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Could seroquel (quetiapine) 50-75 mg cause thyroid dysfunction or low thyroxine levels? will it affect from my fitness goals?i can control the hunger attacks btw

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Dr. Sumana Gangi answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Seroquel (quetiapine): Its not known whether seroquel (quetiapine) causes thyroid dysfinction.. Before starting medication make sure thyroid levels r good. Seroquel (quetiapine) can cause weight gain. Its an antipsychotic drug. Weight gain inturn leads to insulin resistance . Avoid alcohol use when taking seroquel (quetiapine) . Alcohol can raise seroquel (quetiapine) levels and can cause toxicity

Answered 10/11/2014

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