Review the side-effects of Quetiapine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Headache, generalized weakness, Drowsiness, restlessness, Dizziness. Fatigue Tremor Abnormal movements, suicidal tendencies.
Gastrointestinal- Dry mouth, Constipation, Impaired digestion, abdominal pain.
Metabolic- Weight Gain, elevations in serum transaminase level, increased appetite, Peripheral edema, increase in blood glucose.
Heart- Increased heart rate, palpitations, postural and orthostatic hypotension.
Eye and ENT- Nasal congestion, blurred vision.
Skin- Sweating, skin rash, eruption.
Respiratory- Upper respiratory tract infection, cough, difficult breathing.
Blood- Reduction in white blood cells.
Miscellaneous- Fever, decrease in thyroid hormone levels, flu syndrome, increase in blood cholesterol.
Seroquel
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Headache, generalized weakness, Drowsiness, restlessness, Dizziness. Fatigue Tremor Abnormal movements, suicidal tendencies.
Gastrointestinal- Dry mouth, Constipation, Impaired digestion, abdominal pain.
Metabolic- Weight Gain, elevations in serum transaminase level, increased appetite, Peripheral edema, increase in blood glucose.
Heart- Increased heart rate, palpitations, postural and orthostatic hypotension.
Eye and ENT- Nasal congestion, blurred vision.
Skin- Sweating, skin rash, eruption.
Respiratory- Upper respiratory tract infection, cough, difficult breathing.
Blood- Reduction in white blood cells.
Miscellaneous- Fever, decrease in thyroid hormone levels, flu syndrome, increase in blood cholesterol.
Other Precautions :
Do not change the dosage without consult with your doctor.Drug Name : Quetiapine
Quetiapine(Seroquel) generic is an atypical antipsychotic, prescribed for treating schizophrenia i.e. a disorder with includes symptoms like hearing, seeing or sensing things that are not real, mistaken beliefs and thoughts, and problems dealing with other people. It is also used to control the excited moods and depressed moods of bipolar disorder. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.Trade Names for Quetiapine
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Seroquel
