You should know:
Antidepressant medicines may cause suicide thoughts and actions, especially in teenagers and people under 24 years old. Do not take Seroquel if you are younger than 18. In case you have suicidal thoughts, worsening of depression or getting irritable, call your doctor immediately. Your doctor should watch you for first several weeks of your treatment.
If you have such symptoms as continual movements of muscles, fever and sweating, problems with heart rhythm, vision or speech, stop taking Seroquel and call your doctor at once.
Pay attention, quetiapine is not allowed to treat elderly patients with dementia-related conditions. It may cause serious side effects like pneumonia, heart attacks and even sudden death.
Your doctor should know:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, going to become pregnant or breast feeding. Quetiapine can harm your baby. Be careful if you are diabetic, Seroquel may cause hyperglycemia – high blood sugar. Check your blood sugar level during your treating. Tell your doctor in case you notice permanent thirst or hunger, increased urination or weakness.
Your doctor should also know about your:- family history of diabetes;
- high blood pressure;
- heart or thyroid problems;
- seizures;
- kidney or liver disease;
- problems with swallowing;
- high level of triglycerides or cholesterol;
Seroquel is an antipsychotic drug that changes chemical actions in your brain. It is used to cure symptoms of some episodes in bipolar disorder and to treat schizophrenia. Do not use Seroquel if you have dementia-related psychosis, or are younger than 18 years old.