A 34-year-old member asked:
what are the side effects of quetiapine?
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Dr. Marc Zimmermann answered
21 years experience Psychiatry
Can vary: •allergic reactions
•fast or irregular heartbeat
•increased hunger or thirst
•increased urination
•problems with balance
•seizures
•stiff muscles
•suicidal thoughts or other mood changes
•uncontrollable head, mouth, neck, arm, or leg movements
•change in sex drive or performance
•constipation
•drowsy or dizzy
•dry mouth
•stomach upset
•weight gain.
Answered on Sep 3, 2014
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