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What are the side effects of seroquel (quetiapine), (quetiapine) and is addiction a side effect of seroquel (quetiapine)?

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Seroquel (quetiapine) OD: Seroquel (quetiapine) is not addicting. It is a very sedating & anticholinergic med, & excess use may result in dry mouth, constipation, and irregular heart beats. Drug addicts have been known to use seroquel (quetiapine) to calm down from excess cocaine/ stimulant use which can cause psychosis or to relieve some opiate withdrawal and insomnia. This doesn't mean its addicting. Nor do I advocate this use instead of rehab.

Answered 2/9/2017

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Dr. Gena Kluwe answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not addictive. : You may develop a psychological habit or dependence, but it is absolutely not addictive. There is no withdrawal syndrome.

Answered 5/5/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Seroquel: Seroquel is not addictive. It may cause Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome or Tardive Dyskinesia, extrapyramidal sx's. Other possible side effects include weight gain, abdominal pain, upset stomach increased cholesterol & triglicerides, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, akathisia. Elederly with psychosis due to dementia have an increased risk for death.

Answered 7/5/2020

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