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Is seroquel (quetiapine) an antipsychotic medication or a sleep aid?
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Antipsychotic: Useful for bipolar disorder and squizophrenia, seroquel (quetiapine) antagonizes serotonon and Dopamine receptores. Somnolence is a side efect useful for pts with insomnia.
Answered 10/4/2016
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