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Quetiapine is FDA approved for schizophrenia, acute manic episodes, and adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder
Seroquel belongs to the class of medications known as atypical antipsychotics or second-generation antipsychotics
These common side effects of quetiapine may happen in more than 1 in 10 people
It is also used with other medications to treat depression
This Seroquel classification means that it is designed to treat mental health conditions, such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression
Danvers is worried about taking her benzodiazepine, and wants to speak with the pharmacist about possible side effects
Day 1: 100 mg/day PO divided q12hr
You can ask your healthcare provider for information about SEROQUEL that is written for health professionals
This pdf document provides the official label information from the Food and Drug Administration, including dosage, warnings, side effects, and interactions
∙ Probably acts by serving as an antagonist of dopamine and serotonin
Once-daily doses are best taken at bedtime to help limit daytime drowsiness
Based on limited studies, exposure to quetiapine through breastfeeding is not expected to affect development