Seroquel

Seroquel USES: This medication is used for the treatment of certain mental conditions (e.g., schizophrenia).

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Seroquel Uses This medication is used for the treatment of certain mental conditions (e.g., schizophrenia). Notes Do not share this medication with others. Certain medical tests will be performed during treatment, such as eye exams. Storage Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Photos Image:Seroquel 100 25.jpg Seroquel se ha vinculado SEROQUEL 100 MG TABLET How To Use HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This drug is taken by mouth, generally twice or three times daily. Dosage is based on age, mental condition and other diseases, and is slowly increased as tolerated. It may take several weeks to notice the full benefit of this drug. Continue to take it everyday as directed, even if you are feeling better and thinking more clearly. Side Effects Unusually fast or slow heartbeat, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness, stomach pain or upset, weight gain or dry mouth may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Report promptly any fainting episode. Unlikely but report promptly any skin rash, itching or trouble breathing. Very unlikely but report promptly any fever or persistent sore throat, muscle stiffness, confusion, sweating, uncontrolled muscle movements (e.g., tongue or facial muscles) or one-sided muscle weakness, vision changes, cold sensitivity, trouble urinating, black stool or unusual moods. To relieve dry mouth and protect teeth and gums, you may suck on sugarless candy or use a saliva substitute or ice chips. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before using this drug, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including any allergies (especially drug allergies), liver or heart disease, blood vessel disease, very low blood pressure, seizure disorder or brain cancer. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. This is more likely to occur in the first few days after starting or restarting the drug, or after dosage increases. Limit alcohol intake as it may aggravate side effects. Caution is advised when performing activities requiring mental alertness (e.g., driving). This drug might hinder body temperature control. It is advised not to exercise strenuously, and to avoid extreme heat while using this medication. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution when this drug is used in the elderly. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially "dopamine-like" drugs (e.g., dopamine, bromocriptine, cabergoline), levodopa, anti-seizure drugs (e.g., phenytoin, phenobarbital), rifampin, rifabutin, drugs for high blood pressure, other antipsychotic drugs (e.g., thioridazine), azole antifungals (e.g., fluconazole, itraconazole), erythromycin, thyroid medicine (e.g., thyroxine), drugs that can cause drowsiness, such as narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), drugs for sleep, sedatives, antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline), muscle relaxants or some antihistamines/anticholinergics (e.g., diphenhydramine, atropine). Antihistamines may be found in many cold-and-cough medications. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 51 Location: USA Time Taken: 23 days Reason: To calm down Date: 8 July 2008 Side Effects Had no energy, couldn't remember anything. Diabetes flared up due to the drug. It made my parkinson's worse. Additional Thoughts Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 47 Location: Detroit Time Taken: 2 weeks Reason: Mood Stabilizer - Bipolar Date: 18 January 2008 Side Effects This drug knocks you out. Slept 17 hours with 200 mg dose the first time. Even 100 mg. makes me tired, dizzy, clouded mind, slurred speach and etc. all day. Additional Thoughts I would NOT recommend this drug to anyone except those who only want to sleep all the time. Very poor! Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 17 Time Taken: 1.5 years Reason: Mood d/o nos, anexiety, sleep Date: 4 July 2007 Side Effects the biggest one is weight gain, i have to take at least 600mg at bed time for it to work. Additional Thoughts I am currently trying to come off it, but my anexiety has been through the roof, and even 2mg of extended release xanax isnt working Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 40 Time Taken: 9 months Reason: bipolar mania , major insomnia Date: 7 July 2007 Side Effects lack of motivation, extreme depression, headaches, hypotension, increased pulse, dizziness, weight gain, dry mouth, constipation, personality change, puffy gums, no interest in activities other than sleeping. Additional Thoughts I would love to know how people sleep after having huge insomnia before seroquel as it is the most potent sleep inducer known to mankind. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 19 Time Taken: 1 years Reason: Mixed Bi-polar Date: 8 July 2007 Side Effects Dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, stuffy nose, achy muscles, and muscle contractions Additional Thoughts I don't like how this drug makes me what to sleep all the time. However, it has helped control my bi-polar to where I can actually feel like a normal person. I would stay on this medication if it wasn't so expensive. That's why I'm going to change over to lithium soon. Everyone adjusts to medicine differently. It is a good and helpful drug.

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