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Is seroquel (quetiapine) an anticonvulsant?

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No -an antipsychotic: Seroquel, or quetiapine, is a second generation antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders and bipolar disorder. It has been shown to be helpful in treating bipolar depression as well. It is not an anticonvulsant. If anything, it has the risk of lowering the seizure threshhold and making someone slightly more susceptible to seizures.

Answered 9/17/2019

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Dr. John Moranville answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Seroquel (quetiapine) is an antipsychotic medication. It can also be used in certain cases for bipolar disorder.

Answered 5/7/2016

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Dr. Ruth Seaman answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: It is an atypical anti-psychotic (5ht2a antagonist), d2 antagonist). The data on lowering seizure threshold does not appear to show an elevated risk, unlike Clozaril (clozapine) for instance, or first generation anti-psychotics, though always check with your doctor.

Answered 8/27/2020

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Seroquel (quetiapine): Nope. It is a Second generation Antipsychotic.

Answered 3/31/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Seroquel: Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic that is used for treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder & major depressive disorder. It is not an anticonvulsant.

Answered 7/5/2020

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