Question 1

what is seroquel (quetiapine)?

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Antipsychotic pill: It's an antipsychotic pill use to treat bipolar disease or schizophrenia.  It works by blocking dopamine, serotonin (5-ht2) receptors.

Question 2

what is seroquel (quetiapine) xr?

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Antipsychotic: Seraquel XR is an extended release version of a drug called quetiapine fumarate. It's in a class of drugs sometimes used to treat schizophrenia. It can also be helpful as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder and as an adjunct to antidepressant therapy for major depression.

Question 3

will seroquel make me gain weight?

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Likely: Seroquel is commonly associated with weight gain. However, you can prevent significant weight gain by eating a low calorie diet and exercising regularly.

Question 4

is seroquel (quetiapine) dangerous?

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Most meds can be: Seroquel (quetiapine), (quetiapine) like all medications, has risks and benefits. All meds also have the potential for allergic or hypersensitivity reactions. Discuss these risks and benefits with your physician. Seroquel (quetiapine) has many risks including neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, metabolic syndrome...Just to name a few.

Question 5

how does seroquel (quetiapine) works?

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Seroquel (quetiapine): Seroquel (quetiapine) is a 2nd generation antipsychotic medication.  It acts on Dopamine and serotonin receptors especially in the mesolimbic area of the brain, which may be associated with some psychotic symptoms.  Because of this specificity, there may be less potential to cause movement disorders -- but it still can do this at a high enough dose.  Other side effects may be more prominent with 2nd gen drugs.

Question 6

can you work on quetiapine (seroquel)?

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Sometimes: Depends on the status of the underlying condition it's being used to treat as well as the type of work being performed. All medications are ultimately used to manage medical and/or mental health conditons such that the individual's functioning (eg ability to work, etc) is sustained/restored. In general, quetiapine in of itself does not automatically preclude one from working.

Question 7

advice about seroquel (quetiapine) xr?

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Seroquel (quetiapine) XR: Seroquel (quetiapine) xr can work well for schizophrenia, bipolar, bipolar depression and adjunctive depression treatment. It can cause sedation so it is typically given a few hours before bedtime. I sometimes say take it at 7pm to be up by 7 am. It is similar to seroquel (quetiapine) (not xr) which is now generic. For some individuals it can cause weight gain. Discuss any concerns with your doctor.

Question 8

what is seroquel (quetiapine) used for?

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Depends on dose: Up to 100 mg Seroquel (quetiapine) is primarily an antihistamine and sometimes used for insomnia or anxiety though these are not FDA approved uses. 200-400 mg has been approved for bipolar depression. 600-800 mg is used for psychotic symptoms like paranoia or hallucinations

Question 9

what is seroquel (quetiapine) prescribed for?

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Several: Medicatins, especially those used in the Neuro and psychiatric field, have multiple uses, so Seroquel (quetiapine) is used to address Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression amongst other disorders and each has its medication protocol specific for that disorder. see your Doctor

Question 10

how often is seroquel usually taken each day?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Seroquel is used in a variety of disorders from psychiatric to neurologic.  For the former, often times it is administered two or three times per day; for neurologic patients (such as Alzheimer dementia patients) it can be given once nightly.

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