Seroquel (Quetiapine)

Side effects

Generic Seroquel has its side effects. The most common are:

• dizziness
• drowsiness
• weakness
• dry mouth, runny nose, sore throat
• nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• constipation
• blurred vision
• headache
• anxiety
• agitation
• breast swelling or discharge
• missed menstrual periods
• weight gain

Less common but more serious side effects during taking Generic Seroquel:

• allergy reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)
• fever
• stiff muscles
• confusion
• sweating
• fast or uneven heartbeats
• jerky muscle movements you cannot control
• sudden numbness or weakness
• sudden headache
• confusion
• problems with vision
• speech or balance
• increased thirst
• frequent urination
• excessive hunger or weakness
• feeling like you might pass out
• urinating less than usual or not at all

Side effects manifestations are not only depend on medicine you are taking but also depend on your health state and on the other factors.

Contra-indications

Do not take Generic Seroquel if you are allergic to Generic Seroquel components.

Be careful with Generic Seroquel if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

Do not take Generic Seroquel if you have dementia-related conditions.

Be careful with Generic Seroquel if you take cimetidine (Tagamet); erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S, Ery-Tab); lorazepam (Ativan); rifabutin (Mycobutin) or rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater); steroids (prednisone and others); thioridazine (Mellaril); antifungal medication such as erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S, Ery-Tab), fluconazole (Diflucan), ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox); medicine for depression or mental illness, such as fluoxetine (Prozac), haloperidol (Haldol), imipramine (Tofranil) or risperidone (Risperdal); medication to treat high blood pressure or a heart condition; seizure medication such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), divalproex (Depakote), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), phenytoin (Dilantin) or valproate (Depakene).

Be careful with Generic Seroquel if you have liver or kidney disease, have heart disease, have high blood pressure, have heart rhythm problems, have a history of heart attack or stroke, have a thyroid disorder, have seizures or epilepsy, have high cholesterol or triglycerides, have personal or family history of diabetes, have trouble swallowing.

Avoid alcohol.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

Be careful when you are driving or operating machinery.

It can be dangerous to stop Generic Seroquel taking suddenly.

Q: What is Generic Seroquel?

A: Generic Seroquel is an antipsychotic medication.

Q: What Generic Seroquel is used for?

A: Generic Seroquel is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Q: How does Generic Seroquel work?

A: Generic Seroquel works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.

Q: What is the generic name of Generic Seroquel?

A: Generic name is Quetiapine.

Q: What should I do in case of dose missing?

A: In case of dose missing you should take your tablet as soon as possible. Do not take double dosage. And if it is right time for the next dosage you should continue your regular schedule of Generic Seroquel taking.

Q: What are the symptoms of overdosage?

A: Possible symptoms of overdosage: extreme drowsiness; fast heart rate; feeling light-headed or fainting.