Seroquel
Schizophrenia, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder + 8 more
Treatment
3 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Seroquel
Treatment for
Schizophrenia
What is Seroquel
Quetiapine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Quetiapine is a type of antipsychotic medication approved by the FDA in 1997. It is used to treat schizophrenia, major depression, and bipolar disorder. Quetiapine has been found to be effective and have fewer side effects compared to other drugs like clozapine and olanzapine and is suitable for some patients who are sensitive to other medications.
Seroquel
is the brand name
Seroquel Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Seroquel
Quetiapine
1997
700
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Quetiapine, also known as Seroquel, is approved by the FDA for 3 uses which include Bipolar 1 Disorder and Bipolar Disorder .
Bipolar 1 Disorder
Used in combination with other therapies
Bipolar Disorder
Used in combination with other therapies
Depression
Effectiveness
How Seroquel Affects Patients
Quetiapine can help to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and major depression by targeting certain brain chemicals. It can also help with both depression and mania in bipolar disorder. However, this drug should not be given to children under 10 years of age as it can lead to suicidal thoughts or behavior. Elderly patients should not take this drug either, as it has been linked to an increased risk of death.
How Seroquel works in the body
Quetiapine works in the body to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. It does this by blocking certain receptors in the brain, such as serotonin and dopamine. Quetiapine also works on other receptors that can cause drowsiness, low blood pressure, and dry mouth.
When to interrupt dosage
The advised dose of Seroquel is reliant upon the diagnosed affliction, including Mental Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Acute Coryza. The amount of dosage is contingent upon the technique of administration as evidenced in the following table.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Acute Coryza
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Schizophrenia
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Parkinson's Disease
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Schizophrenia
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Bipolar Disorder
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Bipolar Disorder
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Behcet Syndrome
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Depression
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Mental Depression
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Seroquel.
Common Seroquel Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Acepromazine
Major
Quetiapine may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Acepromazine.
Aclidinium
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Quetiapine is combined with Aclidinium.
Alfuzosin
Major
Quetiapine may increase the hypotensive activities of Alfuzosin.
Amisulpride
Major
Quetiapine may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.
Anagrelide
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Quetiapine is combined with Anagrelide.
Seroquel Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The safest amount of quetiapine for rats to take is 2000mg/kg. Signs of an overdose include feeling very sleepy, a fast heart rate, and low blood pressure. In clinical trials, taking up to 30 grams of quetiapine did not cause death, but one person died after taking 13.6 grams. If someone has overdosed on quetiapine, they may need help with their breathing, have their stomach emptied, and be given activated charcoal and a laxative. It is also important to monitor their heart and avoid drugs that can affect the QT interval.
Seroquel Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Seroquel?
705 active trials are being conducted to assess the potential of Seroquel in providing relief for Depression, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Schizophrenia
97 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2
Depression
213 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Early Phase 1
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
239 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 1
Acute Coryza
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Bipolar Disorder
0 Actively Recruiting
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
7 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3
Parkinson's Disease
39 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 3, Early Phase 1
Mental Depression
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable
Behcet Syndrome
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Bipolar Disorder
0 Actively Recruiting
Schizophrenia
31 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Seroquel Reviews: What are patients saying about Seroquel?
5
Patient Review
7/25/2022
Seroquel for Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
5
Patient Review
10/5/2022
Seroquel for Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
5
Patient Review
9/6/2022
Seroquel for Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
4
Patient Review
2/5/2022
Seroquel for Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
3.3
Patient Review
12/1/2021
Seroquel for Bipolar Depression
3
Patient Review
10/3/2022
Seroquel for Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
2.7
Patient Review
3/16/2022
Seroquel for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
1.7
Patient Review
6/12/2022
Seroquel for Bipolar Depression
1.7
Patient Review
9/28/2022
Seroquel for Bipolar Disorder in Remission
1
Patient Review
8/18/2022
Seroquel for Bipolar Depression
Patient Q&A Section about seroquel
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What does Seroquel make you feel like?
"Confusion, headache, drowsiness, agitation, constipation, weight gain, dry mouth, and blurred vision are all possible side effects of the medication. Feb 11, 2022"
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What kind of narcotic is Seroquel?
"Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder."
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Is Seroquel a sleeping pill?
"The primary use of Ambien is to treat insomnia while Seroquel is used off-label, or for a different purpose, to also treat insomnia. Seroquel is primarily intended to treat schizophrenia in adults and children aged thirteen years or older."
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Is Seroquel the same as Xanax?
"Seroquel is used to treat schizophrenia, major depression, and bipolar disorder while Xanax is used to treat panic attacks and anxiety disorders. These two drugs come from different drug classes with Seroquel being an antipsychotic medication and Xanax being a benzodiazepine."
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What does Seroquel do to you?
"Quetiapine is a medication that affects the brain in order to treat those with schizophrenia. It is classified as a second generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic. By affecting the levels of dopamine and serotonin, quetiapine is able to improve thinking, mood, and behavior."
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