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What is quetiapine used for?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Seroquel (quetiapine): A second generation antipsychotic by astra zeneca company, used to treat psychoses & bipolar do & as supplement in treating depression. It has sedative effect , can cause weight gain & other metabolic changes. Comes in regular release form (quetiapine) & extended release form (seroquel-xr).

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Answered 4/18/2015

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