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quetiapine page, quick but detailed summary of another common medicine
'''Quetiapine''', marketed in the US as '''Seroquel''' and '''Seroquel XR''', is an atypical [[antipsychotic]] drug. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and in certain idividuals with [[bipolar disorder]].
== Indications ==
Quetiapine is indicated for the treatment of:
*Schizophrenia
*Maintenance treatment of bipolar mania
*Maintenance treatment of bipolar depression
== Side effects ==
As with most antipsychotics, quetiapine can be the cause of several side effects, some common, others rare and life threatning. Side effects are as follows:
'''Common'''
*Drowsiness, sedation
*Nasal congestion
*Constipation
*Dizziness
*Weight gain
*Sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing
'''Rare'''
*Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
*[[Tardive dyskinesia]]
*Diabetes
== Other uses ==
Due to its sedative effect, quetiapine is sometimes used (and misused) for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety disorders.
== Indications ==
Quetiapine is indicated for the treatment of:
*Schizophrenia
*Maintenance treatment of bipolar mania
*Maintenance treatment of bipolar depression
== Side effects ==
As with most antipsychotics, quetiapine can be the cause of several side effects, some common, others rare and life threatning. Side effects are as follows:
'''Common'''
*Drowsiness, sedation
*Nasal congestion
*Constipation
*Dizziness
*Weight gain
*Sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing
'''Rare'''
*Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
*[[Tardive dyskinesia]]
*Diabetes
== Other uses ==
Due to its sedative effect, quetiapine is sometimes used (and misused) for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety disorders.