Question 1

should someone take seroquel (quetiapine) and metoprolol?

Accepted Answer

Should be OK: There are no drug interactions. Seroquel (quetiapine) can cause orthostatic hypotension (fainting when you stand up suddenly) and metoprolol could worsen that effect. So caution is advised. First few days after starting or increasing a medication be careful about sitting and standing up slowly. And make sure all your doctors know about all your medications.

Question 2

do you know anything about seroquel (quetiapine)?

Accepted Answer

Seroquel (quetiapine): Seroquel (quetiapine) is an "atypical antipsychotic".  It tends to be sedating but is effective for a variety of psychiatric conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression (here typically as an add-on treatment).  It is often prescribed for uses other than the official indications, such as for insomnia, controlling agitation, and for severe anxiety.  It has many possible side effects.

Question 3

can seroquel (quetiapine) give you a bad experience?

Accepted Answer

Seroquel (quetiapine): Oversedation and wt. Gain are common.

Question 4

how much weight could i expect to lose if i quit seroquel (quetiapine)?

Accepted Answer

It depends  on U: It depends on what u eat , how much  you  eat and how much u exersize.

Question 5

is it normal for seroquel (quetiapine) tolerance to build up really quickly?

Accepted Answer

Sedation-Yes: You should become tolerant to the sedation from seroquel (quetiapine) very quickly. Otherwise we would not be able to get people to therapeutic doses of even 800mg. The sedation usually maxes out at 200mg.

Question 6

can you tell me if i could just stop taking seroquel (quetiapine) altogether?

Accepted Answer

Discontinuing med: It is recommended to discuss with your doctor/prescriber before discontinuing a medication. If/when you do this, it is recommended to taper/slowly lower the dose over several days at a time especially if you are taking a higher dose of the medication. Your doctor may be able to offer you an alternative medication that is better suited for you.

Question 7

i am looking for a generic for seroquel (quetiapine). i believe it is serez. is it as effective and safe?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes: Generics have been shown to vary in their absorption from the brand - try it and find out and if you begin to have problems report them to your doctor.

Question 8

at what dose is seroquel (quetiapine) a mood stabilizer?

Accepted Answer

Seroquel (quetiapine): Hi, are we talking about Manic episode of Bipolar disorder or only depression?
For Manic episode treatment, the medication should be taken 2 times a day and starting dose is 100mg day one then 200mg day 2 then 300mg day 3 and 400 mg day 4, the maximum dose is 800mg, this is how I've seen it my Psychiatrist colleague doing it,
For depression is given just once a day and maximum dose is 600mg,

Question 9

what are other medications similar to seroquel/quetiapine?

Accepted Answer

Antipsychotics: Other medications considered in the same class include: Zyprexa/olanzapine, Risperdal/risperidone, Geodon/ziprasidone, Abilify/aripiprazole, Latuda/lurasidone. They all have some common properties but can be very different in their effect from one person to the next.

Question 10

thoughts? could seroquel (quetiapine) show up on drug test?

Accepted Answer

No: Seroquel (quetiapine) does not show up on a routine drug screen.

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