Taking seroquel (quetiapine) xr for bipolar ii, developed high cholesterol & plaque in artery despite healthy diet. are there any new medications instead of this?

Yes: Hope the plaques problems improve. There are many medications to treat mood symptoms, which tend to be mostly depression, if someone has bipolar ii disorder. Some are called anti-epileptic drugs, others are similar to seroquel (quetiapine) or combinations that include antidepressants. A psychiatrist can discuss risks/ benefits of each.

Latuda (lurasidone): Latuda (lurasidone) is newer antipsychotic that may cause less metabolic side effects. You can ask your physician about possibly adding a mood stabilizer as well to your medication regimen. He or she should discuss the risks, benefits and side effects associated with treatment after a thorough evaluation. Perhaps starting a gradual, regular exercise regimen may help with the high cholesterol.