Potential serious weight loss or weight gain
In a clinical trial for SEROQUEL XR in children and adolescents (10-17 years of age) with bipolar depression, in which efficacy was not established, the percentage of patients with weight gain ≥7% of body weight at any time was 15% (14/92) for SEROQUEL XR vs
Constipation, drowsiness, upset stomach, tiredness, weight gain, blurred vision, or dry mouth may occur
The FDA initially approved this medication in 1997
If you’re taking Seroquel to treat schizophrenia, your doctor will gradually increase your dosage over several days: Day 1: 25 mg taken twice (50 mg total) Day 2: two Immediate release
Further dosage adjustments, up to 800 mg/day by day 6, should be in increments ≤200 mg/day
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Seroquel comes as an oral tablet you What are the potential long-term effects of taking Seroquel? Your doctor should monitor for progression of potential long-term side effect of Seroquel, which can include cataracts, weight gain, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and tardive dyskinesia, a rare condition characterized by involuntary and abnormal movements of the jaw, lips
SEROQUEL, at a dose of 300 mg/day, was superior to placebo on the SANS
Seroquel (quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic that can treat various mental health conditions
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating mental health condition that affects people of all ages, leading to significant negative impact on functional status, quality of life, productivity, risk of suicide and health care costs
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell Increase in weight (weight gain): Weight gain has been seen in patients who take SEROQUEL so you and your healthcare provider should check your weight regularly
Common side effects include feeling sleepy, problems with your movement and headaches
It also is used for treating major depression in combination with antidepressants