what are the most common side effects of taking seroquel (quetiapine)?

Question

Is seroquel (quetiapine) dangerous when taking too many, as in an overdose, and what are the side effects from that?

Answer 1

Somnolence: Somnolence is so common that it is used by some drs for sleep problems. Weight gain is also a frequent side effect. All other less frequent side effects should be also discussed with your prescribing dr; the comprehensive list is available online.

Answer 2

Antipsychotic pill: It's an antipsychotic pill use to treat bipolar disease or schizophrenia. It works by blocking dopamine, serotonin (5-ht2) receptors.

Answer 3

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).

Answer 4

Seroquel: Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic that is used for treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder & major depressive disorder.

Answer 5

Common side effects: Dizziness, dry mouth, headaches, somnoloence, abdominal pain, constipation, dyspepsia, vomitting, increase appetite/wt gain, agitation, tremors, back pain, hypotension, rapid heart rate, fever, sorethroat, runnynose, rash, visual disturbances, joint aches, high cholesterol/triglycerides/sugar, liver function abnormality...And more... Hope that did not scare you... Good luck..

Answer 6

Wt gain sedation: Those are the ones people object 2 most u can google or read the insert for the whole grocery list!

Answer 7

All medications: Have a potential to cause side effects. But i really need to know what you are experiencing to say whether it could be related to the seroquel (quetiapine).

Answer 8

Main ones: Sedation & weight gain.

Answer 9

Seroquel (quetiapine): Dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, sore throat, upset stomach, constipation, increased appetite & weight, chills, sweating , confusion, blurred vision, restlessness.

Answer 10

Seroquel: Seroquel 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.

Answer 11

Nausea and others: Dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, tiredness, constipation. Weight gain, increased blood sugar levels leading to diabetes, involuntary movements of lips, tongue, mouth, limbs (tardive dyskinesia) , increased amount of prolactin hormone which can cause men to develop breasts and women to produce breast milk. Sudden death in elderly has also been reported.

Answer 12

Several: There are several other atypical antipsychotic medications that could be used -- including risperdal, geodon, (ziprasidone) abilify, and zyprexa.

Answer 13

Depends Upon Need: Seroquel (generic quetiapine) is fda approved to treat schizophrenia, bipolar depression and mania, and to augment antidepressants in patients who have major depression. Seroquel belongs to a class called atypical antipsychotics. Other members include abilify, geodon, (ziprasidone) risperdal, and zyprexa. Each of these have indications similar to seroquel, but each is different and may not work for everyone.

Answer 14

So many option: There are aany better option available with less side effects depend what is reason for taking medications . Seroquel (quetiapine) is used for depression and bipolar lot of people use off label for sleep. Talk to your psychiatrist there are lot of option available with less side effects.

Answer 15

Depends on dx: There are many other antipsychotic meds, seroquel is very sedating. Less sedating are abilify, saphris (asenapine) and some older meds for psychosis like trilafon. If it is for bipolar disorder, non antipsychotic mood stabilizers such as lithium, Depakote and Lamictal can be tried either alone or as add-on to lower doses of seroquel. Combining meds allows lower doses to be used with enhance effect.

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