Seroquel (quetiapine) is known to act on numerous receptors in the brain but the exact way it works is unknown; however, some experts believe its mood-calming effects may be through the antagonism of dopamine and serotonin receptors
All people who take this drug need to be watched closely
With midrange doses (300 mg per day), mood effects are sore throat
Hyponatremia is a potentially life-threatening medical comorbidity for patients with schizophrenia
After Day 5: Further dose adjustments in may be made in increments of no greater than 100 mg/day
Quetiapine can cause constipation, an upset stomach, and stomach pain
Overall, psychiatrists should be aware of the rare, but severe adverse effects of low dose quetiapine
Quetiapine is a medicine used to treat mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression
muscle cramps, spasms, stiffness, or twitching
Immediate release
Further dosage adjustments, up to 800 mg/day by day 6, should be in increments ≤200 mg/day
Quetiapine distributes throughout body tissues
Quetiapine-associated hyponatremia is extremely uncommon and only a few, relevant reports can be found in the literature
You can find detailed information about this drug in the official Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)
Trouble urinating, or history of—May increase risk for more serious side effects
Quetiapine is an antipsychotic drug prescribed to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
hyponatremia, myocarditis, nocturnal enuresis, pancreatitis, retrograde amnesia, rhabdomyolysis Warning
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