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Quetiapine

• Trade Name
Seroquel

• Generic Name
Quetiapine

• Drug Class
Antipsychotic medication
Schizophrenia medication
Bipolar medication

• How It Works
Medication blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain

• Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
bone marrow toxicity
cataracts
depression
diabetes mellitus
high blood sugar
hypothyroidism
low blood pressure
movement disorders
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
priapism
seizures
syncope
thinking of suicide

• Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
constipation
dizziness
dry mouth
fast heart rate
fatigue
headache
high cholesterol
liver toxicity
low blood pressure
rash
sleepiness
weight gain

Posted on September 1, 2009