| What is Seroquel?
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Seroquel combats the symptoms of schizophrenia. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Seroquel?
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Seroquel side effects may include abdominal pain, constipation, diminished movement, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, excessive muscle tone, headache, indigestion, low blood pressure, nasal inflammation, neck rigidity, rapid heartbeat, rash, tremor, uncontrollable movements,
and weakness.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common Seroquel side effects may include back pain, cough, difficulty breathing, difficulty speaking, ear pain, fever, flu, loss of appetite, palpitations, sore throat, sweating, swelling,
and weight gain. Rare Seroquel side effects may include abnormal dreams, abnormal ejaculation, abnormal vision, abnormal gait, abnormal thinking, acne, alcohol intolerance, amnesia, arthritis, asthma, bleeding gums, bone pain, bruising, chills, confusion, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), dehydration, delusions, diabetes, difficulty swallowing, dry eyes, ear ringing, eczema, eye pain, face swelling, fungal infection, gas, gum inflammation, hallucinations, heavy menstruation, hemorrhoids, impotence, increased appetite, increased sex drive, increased salivation, irregular pulse, itching, jerky or irregular movement, joint pain, lack of emotion, lack of coordination, leg cramps, loss of menstruation, low blood sugar, manic reaction, migraine, mouth sores, muscle weakness, neck pain, nosebleeds, painful
menstruation, painful urination, paralysis, paranoia, pelvic pain, pneumonia, rash,
rectal bleeding, seborrhea, sensitivity to light, skin inflammation or ulcer, slow heart rate, stomach and intestinal inflammation, stupor, swollen testicles, taste disturbances, teeth grinding, thirst, tongue swelling, twitching, uncontrollable bowel movements, underactive thyroid, urinary frequency or incontinence, urinary retention, urinary tract infection, vaginal bleeding, vaginal inflammation, vaginal yeast infection, vertigo,
and weight loss. |
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| How is Seroquel taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Seroquel provided by your doctor. Your doctor will increase your dose gradually until the drug takes effect. If you stop Seroquel for more than 1 week, you'll need to build up to your ideal dosage once again.
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Seroquel with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Seroquel. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Seroquel with
barbiturates, carbamazepine, cimetidine, erythromycin, fluconazole,
itraconazole, ketoconazole, levodopa, lorazepam, phenytoin, rifampin,
steroid medications, or thioridazine. Seroquel increases the effects of alcohol. Avoid alcoholic beverages while on Seroquel therapy. |
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| How should I store Seroquel?
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Store Seroquel at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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