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A member asked:
78 years taking seroquel (quetiapine) sugar keeps going up is it from the meds ? is it dangerous ?
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Abnormal glucose con: One of the side effects of atypical antipsychotics group mainly seroquel (quetiapine) is abnormal glucose control. It is not dangerous always. You might have to frequently check finger stick blood sugar , HbA1C every three months, adjust medications as well.
Answered 9/17/2019
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