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side effects of using seroquel (quetiapine)?

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Nausea and others: Dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, tiredness, constipation. Weight gain, increased blood sugar levels leading to diabetes, involuntary movements of lips, tongue, mouth, limbs (tardive dyskinesia) , increased amount of prolactin hormone which can cause men to develop breasts and women to produce breast milk. Sudden death in elderly has also been reported.

Question 2

what are typical side effects of  seroquel (quetiapine)?

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Seroquel (quetiapine): Can have dizziness when standing; sedation; some dry mouth; moderate weight gain; can have changes in blood lipids and glucose tolerance.

Question 3

what are the usual side effects of seroquel (quetiapine)?

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Nausea and drowsines: Nausea, drowsiness, tiredness, dizziness, constipation, weight gain.

Question 4

what are the side effects of seroquel (quetiapine) xr use?

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Several: Oversedation is the most common side effect. Of more concern is metabolic syndrome including wt gain, inc triglycerides and in some cases diabetes. As with all medications it is always a matter of weighing risk vs benefit. Many more potential side effects. Some people have no side effects. There are also similar medications that are less likely to have these side effects.

Question 5

what are side effects of an overdose of seroquel (quetiapine)?

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Seroquel (quetiapine) OD: Would cause lethargy, low blood pressure with a rapid heart rate, irregular heart beat, low potassium and can cause coma and death.  These are effects of seroquel (quetiapine) od.  Not sure what you mean by side effects?

Question 6

which are the responses/ side effects on seroquel (quetiapine)?

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Possibilities: Many people are able to tolerate well. Most common is sedation especially in doses up to 100 mg, less in higher doses. Most concerning is weight gain and metabolic syndrome (increased triglycerides and blood sugar and possible diabetes). There are other potential side effects, but these are what i most comonly see.

Question 7

what are the better known side effects of seroquel (quetiapine)?

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Nausea and others: Dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, tiredness, constipation. Weight gain, increased blood sugar levels leading to diabetes, involuntary movements of lips, tongue, mouth, limbs (tardive dyskinesia) , increased amount of prolactin hormone which can cause men to develop breasts and women to produce breast milk. Sudden death in elderly has also been reported.

Question 8

what are the most common side effects of taking seroquel (quetiapine)?

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Somnolence: Somnolence is so common that it is used by some drs for sleep problems. Weight gain is also a frequent side effect. All other less frequent side effects should be also discussed with your prescribing dr; the comprehensive list is available online.

Question 9

can you please describe the negative side effects of seroquel (quetiapine)?

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Seroquel (quetiapine) OD: Seroquel (quetiapine) has a wide range of doses from as little as 25mg to over 1000mg that can be used safely.  Some people are very sensitive and may od on doses that others need.  It is a very potent  sedating and anticholinergic med, & excess use may result in dry mouth, constipation, and irregular heart beats.  Some people get very hungry and gain wt.  All meds in class get blood sugars and lipids tests.

Question 10

what long term side effects may impact upon seroquel (quetiapine) over dose?

Accepted Answer

Seroquel (quetiapine) overdose: Are you thinking about overdosing?  Any suicidal thoughts? Please seek help immediately, if so. The US suicide hotline is 1-800-273-8255
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Besides death, coma, delirium, arrythmias, seizures, renal failure from rhabdomyalisis, there are always the risk of tardive dyskinesia, other movement disorders, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and other side effects

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