Seroquel XR

Brand: SEROQUEL XR

Generic: QUETIAPINE FUMARATE

Seroquel XR is a once-daily tablet approved to treat acute depressive episodes in bipolar disorder; acute manic or mixed episodes in bipolar disorder alone or when added to lithium or divalproex; long-term maintenance of bipolar disorder when added to lithium or divalproex; and schizophrenia.



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MEDICATION GUIDELINES

  Seroquel XR Medication Guide (154.0 KiB, 31 hits)

SAFETY INFORMATION

Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis (having lost touch with reality due to confusion and memory loss) treated with this type of medicine are at an increased risk of death, compared to placebo (sugar pill). Seroquel XR is not approved for treating these patients.

Antidepressants have increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions in some children, teenagers, and young adults. Patients of all ages starting treatment should be watched closely for worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or actions, unusual changes in behavior, agitation, and irritability. Families and caregivers should watch patients daily and report these symptoms immediately to the physician. Seroquel XR is not approved for patients under the age of 18 years.

►Before taking SEROQUEL XR, tell your doctor if:

• you have high prolactin levels or have a history of
• are at risk for, seizures or a low white blood cell (WBC) count.

• An eye exam for cataracts is recommended at the beginning of treatment and every 6 months thereafter.

►During treatment:

• Tell your doctor if:
  • you feel dizzy or lightheaded upon standing
  • if you have trouble swallowing
• Suicidal thoughts or actions may occur; tell your doctor if you have thoughts about death or suicide.
• Since drowsiness has been reported with Seroquel XR, you should not participate in activities such as driving or operating machinery until you know that you can do so safely.
• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Seroquel XR because Seroquel XR increases the effects of alcohol.  Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated while taking Seroquel XR.

►Pregnancy and breast-feeding

As SEROQUEL is listed in the FDA Pregnancy Category C, it is not possible to say whether it can have harmful effects on the growing embryo. Also, it is not known whether this drug passes into the breast milk or not. But it is always recommended to consult a doctor before taking this drug during such delicate stages.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

• High blood sugar and diabetes have been reported with Seroquel XR and medicines like it. If you have diabetes or risk factors such as obesity or a family history of diabetes, ask your doctor about checking your blood sugar before starting Seroquel XR and regularly throughout treatment. If you develop symptoms of high blood sugar or diabetes, such as excessive thirst or hunger, increased urination, or weakness, contact your doctor. Complications from diabetes can be serious and even life threatening

• Increases in cholesterol and triglycerides, and weight gain have been reported with Seroquel XR

►RARE SIDE EFFECT:

A rare, but potentially fatal, side effect reported with Seroquel XR and medicines like it is neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Tell your doctor if you have very high fever; rigid muscles; shaking; confusion; sweating; changes in pulse, heart rate, or blood pressure; or muscle pain and weakness because treatment should be stopped if you have NMS.

►SERIOUS SIDE EFFECT:

Another serious side effect reported with Seroquel XR and medicines like it is tardive dyskinesia (TD)—uncontrollable movements of the face, tongue, or other parts of the body. TD may become permanent, and the risk of TD is believed to increase as the length of time on and the amount of these medications increase. While TD can develop in patients taking low doses for short periods, this is much less common. There is no known treatment for TD, but it may go away partially or completely if treatment is stopped.

►COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• drowsiness
• dry mouth
• increases in cholesterol and triglycerides
• constipation
• upset stomach
• dizziness
• a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing
• weight gain
• increased hunger
• tiredness
• increases in blood sugar
• difficulty speaking
• stuffy nose

This is not a complete summary of safety information. Please discuss with your healthcare provider for more information.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

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