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Quetiapine Guide
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Why it is Prescribed
Quetiapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). It is also used to treat episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited or irritated mood) or depression in patients with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). Quetiapine is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.
Important Warning
Use in Older Adults: Studies have shown that older adults with dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, ...
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Encyclopedia: Quetiapine
Quetiapine , marketed by AstraZeneca as Seroquel and by Orion Pharma as Ketipinor, belongs to a series of neuroleptics known as "atypical antipsychotics", which have, over the last two decades, become increasingly popular alternatives to "typical antipsychotics", such as haloperidol. Quetiapine is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia as well as for the treatment of acute manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder, as either monotherapy or adjunct therapy to...
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Quetiapine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Quetiapine (pronounced /kwəˈtɑɪəpiːn/, kwe-TYE-a-peen), marketed by AstraZeneca as Seroquel and by Orion Pharma as Ketipinor, is an atypical antipsychotic ...
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Explains the medication quetiapine (Seroquel), a drug used to treat severe mental disorders like schizophrenia, which are characterized by distorted ...
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While Seroquel is the brand name for quetiapine, this page focuses on quetiapine. Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic that is prescribed to treat schizophrenia and bipolar...
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Experience with seroquel aka quetiapine?
Hi all----I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with a med called seroquel or quetiapine Hi all----I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with a med called seroquel or quetiapine...
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Quetiapine
Hi, I am on celexa and alprazolam, and today I was prescribed quetiapine.... I'm not entirely sure Hi, I am on celexa and alprazolam, and today I was prescribed quetiapine.... I'm not entirely...
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What is Seroquel?
Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate) is a medication approved by the FDA to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is an antipsychotic medication, or neuroleptic, used to treat psychotic symptoms, i.e., hallucinations, ...
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Yes, certain drugs can in the long term cause Parkinsonian state. The antipsychotic neuroleptic drugs used by psychiatrists (haloperidol, chlorpromazine, trifluperazine) can in high doses produce a parkinsonian state. The ...
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The requested labeling changes apply to the entire category of antidepressants. Products involved in today s action include: Anafranil (clomipramine), Asendin (amoxapine), Aventyl (nortriptyline), Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide), Cymbalta (duloxetine), Desyrel (trazodone ...
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i have just started these tablets and have found myself feeling really drained, no energy...
i have just started these tablets and have found myself feeling really drained, no energy...
Quetiapine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: drowsiness dizziness agitation pain weakness dry mouth indigestion constipation stomach...
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Is Lexapro and Quetiapine is safe depression drugs?
I was hospitalized for about a week. Because of depression.. My Doctor gave me prescription....
I was hospitalized for about a week. Because of depression.. My Doctor gave me prescription....
Never heard of Quetiapine, but Lexapro has been very helpful for me.
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