Side Effect Of Quetiapine- 43 Questions Answered

Hello sir, I have been taking antipsychotic palido, but the only problem i have is related to memory. Now i am having problems swollowing, please advise if i can be switched to quetiapine.

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Ms. Rashmi Dhuriya Clinical Psychologist | Delhi

Consult your doctor. Speak to him. He knows your treatment history better. Let him know about your problem. ... Read More

Does quetiapine increase blood sugar levels like mirtaz I already have diabetes history in family I was prescribed for sleep

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Dr. Nayana Rajendra Aswar Psychiatrist | Akola

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If you’re only taking for sleep, there are other medications also for sleep disorders. Also quetiapine can increase blood sugar but not that much if your sugar levels are increased you should talk to ... Read More

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Why I feel sleeplessness after quiting quetiapine?i was on medicine for 10 days. Can anyone explain reason for it?

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Dr. Trupti Vedpathak Psychiatrist | Pune

Though quetiapine is not a sleeping tablet, it helps with sleep. If you had sleep problems prior to starting quetiapine, then the sleep problems may have recurred after it is stopped. If you have slee ... Read More

My doctor has suggested quetiapine xr for bipolar disorder. Can you take quetiapine suspended release with dinner or it has to be taken on empty stomach only?

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Dr. Urmita Chakraborty (PhD) Psychologist | Kolkata

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I've been on olazapine 7.5 for few years for bipolar disorder. Recently i was given quetiapine as well because of depression and anxiety. After a month of that doctor asked me to quit it because i was having heart rate problems. It's been couple of days since quitting quetiapine and I'm feeling bit depressed. Would this go away in a few days?

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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani Sexologist | Srinagar

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Consult back to your treating psychiatrist ... Read More

I'm bipolar and my doctor recently added quetiapine and chlordiazepoxide at night. Previously I was just on olazapine. I'm getting palpitations daily one hour after taking all these medicines at night. Is this any cause for concern?

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Dr. Vishal Bhatt Psychiatrist | Rajkot

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Sometimes you may at start of this medicines due to adjustment issues otherwise it will kku cause at all ..nothing to worry about that ... Read More

I was on Quetiapine for last 10 days. 7 days on 100mg and rest on 50 mg. I am tapering it. Will I experience withdrawal symptoms in such small interval. If yes for how long.

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Dr. Aninda Sidana Psychiatrist | Delhi

It's advisable and preferable to consult a psychiatrist before stopping these medications. As in psychiatric illnesses you have to complete the course of your medications depending on your illness and ... Read More

Are there any risks of tardive dyskinesia or any movement disorders with long term low dose use of quetiapine. Also what should I look out for while on this medication?

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Dr. Shabir Ahmad Dar Sexologist | Srinagar

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Quetiapine doesn't cause Eps or TD even at higher doses U can monitor your ECG ... Read More

My mood has been extremely low and I've been very irrational, due to this, I've forgotten to take my 400mg daily Quetiapine for about 10 days now. I don't know if I can just start taking it again or if I'd need to build back up to my dose. I'm too embarrassed to tell my psychiatrist or my GP.

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Dr. S.Arunkumar Psychiatrist | Chennai

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Hi , start with 50mg and increase every 2days 50mg more and later consult ur psychiatrist . Else u can meet ur psychiatrist and share that u had stopped for 10days. And ask suggestion and follow what' ... Read More

How many days does quetiapine takes to show effects for bipolar disorder. I have been taking it for 5 days now and no effect yet on anxiety and sleep

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Dr. Vishal Bhatt Psychiatrist | Rajkot

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It will be effective for sleep and anxiety..it takes a time like week or 2 weeks ..so be patience .. ... Read More

I know medicines like Mirtazapine and Quetiapine (used for sleep and mood) usually need tapering when stopping. My question is: after how long taking doesn’t need tapering? For example, if someone has taken these daily for one month, do they still need tapering? Or is tapering required only after two or three months of daily use? I wanna use

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Dr. M.S. Jagadeesan Psychiatrist | Chennai

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They are safe to be taken for many years under monitoring by a psychiatrist. Their is no fixed time for tapering. Some tolerate tapering and stopping, whilst others don't. So follow your treating psyc ... Read More

Hello Respected Doctors, I was prescribed Quietiapine 50 for 2 weeks for issues related to sleep disturbance and few otber disorders. After 2 weeks can I take it SOS as i feel most of the symptoms have shown improvement due to this particular med. Pls suggest. Regards

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Dr. Pranvi Gupta Psychiatrist | Delhi

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Absolutely yes. But it would be better to discuss with your prescribing psychiatrist whether it was prescribed only for sleep issues. If it was , then it can be taken sos. And then should be stoppe ... Read More

I've been introduced quetiapine 25 for bipolar disorder for a month now. I've been having night time palpitations because of the medicine daily. Should I talk with my doctor to replace it with extended release version? Does xr/sr version causes less palpitations?

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Dr. Naresh Kumar Psychiatrist | Faridabad

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ... Read More

I've been taking olazapine 5 for five years because of bipolar. A month back my doctor added quetiapine for depression and insomnia. However I'm having trouble sleeping and visiting toilet few times a night. Can quetiapine also increase night time anxiety?

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Dr. Naresh Kumar Psychiatrist | Faridabad

Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ... Read More

I am patient of schizophrenia and depression. i want to take quetiapine and escitalopram. is it all right to take quetiapine and escitalopram together?

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Dr. Tejas Patel Neuropsychiatrist | Gandhinagar

It depends on your symotomatology, total duration of illness and judgment by your reliable psychiatrist. Have a faith in treatment of your reliable psychiatrist. ... Read More

I am patient of schizophrenia and depression. i feel doubtful and depressed. will it right for me to take quetiapine and sertraline together

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Ms. Juhi Parashar Psychologist | Gurgaon

I believe you should discuss your concerns in detail with a mental health professional to gain an insight about nature of problem and ways to overcome it through psychotheraputic techniques Consult w ... Read More

Hello i am feel doubtful and depressed in this case which medicine can i take. i want to take quetiapine and sertraline. will it right?

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Dr. Mayuri Mohanty Psychiatrist | Thane

Consult a psychiatrist for detailed consultation and treatment. If doctor has prescribed these medicines continue as prescribed and keep a regular follow up.Don’t self medicate it won’t work. You may ... Read More

Hello I am patient of schizophrenia and depression I feel doubtful and depressed is it right for me to take quetiapine and escitalopram together

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Dr. Varinder Kumar Psychiatrist | Panipat

If symptoms are controlled then its absolutely fine. If its still present then u require to change medications or dose adjustments. ... Read More

I am patient of schizophrenia and depression I want to take quetiapine and escitalopram so give me some advice

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Dr. Sumedha Tiwari Psychiatrist | Mumbai

Have you been prescribed this medicine by a psychiatrist ? Or you want to take these medicines just by yourself. You need evaluation by a psychiatrist before taking any psychiatric medicine because s ... Read More

I am a patient of schizophrenia I want to take quetiapine and escitalopram should I take this madicine together

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Dr. Rohit Kothari Psychiatrist | Panchkula

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Hello, Quetiapine is a antipsychotic and can be used in Schizophrenia. Choice of drug for treatment is based on patient profile like age, associated physical illness, symptoms etc. Escitalopram is a a ... Read More

I take 25mg Ketipinor (Quetiapine) daily for insomnia and I bought Lion's mane mushroom extract because it's supposedly a good supplement for brain function, focus etc. It says to consult a doctor if you are taking any medication so I would like to know if it's a problem.

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Dr. Hemanta Dutta Addiction Psychiatrist | Guwahati

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Your symptoms need evaluation. Please contact me ... Read More

I've been feeling sleepy,dizzy and drowsy all day after starting Quetiapine 25mg. I have ADHD, Anxiety and depression. I was curious if they put me on the wrong medication for a sleep aid. Should I stop it? or continue it?

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Dr. Swaroop Bhatankar Niwal Psychiatrist | Thane

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No doctor will prescribe you a wrong medicine. If u have visited a psychiatrist quetiapine will help you. However if you are feeling very drowsy kindly consult your doctor again and discuss with him/h ... Read More

Hello, Can I take Doxycycline with Quetiapine? I didn't inform the nurse I was taking quetiapine when they gave me doxycycline.

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Dr. Mohammed Reyazuddin Neuropsychiatrist | Aligarh

No problem. ... Read More

I was quetiapine for 15days 7 day on 100 mg, 4 days on 50 mg and 3 days on 25mg. then I said doctor to stop medicine. Now for 2day I am off it. He gave me clonazepam for 10 day. But I sleep only for 3- 4 hour. How long it will take to be normal again

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Dr. Swapanjit Sarma Psychiatrist | Kolkata

You're in wrong track it seems.... The medications prescribed address not to be titrated in this way..... Consult your neuro-psychiatrist ... Read More

How to deal with seroquel withdrawal?How long does it take to withdrawal from antipsychotics?I am taking quetiapine 100mg for 7days,50mg for 4days and 25mg for 3days

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Dr. Srikant Sharma Psychiatrist | Delhi

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Depends on whether you are bEing advised by your Psychiatrist for the same or you are discontinuing on your own... Because see if the disorder for which you have been started on quetiapine should also ... Read More

The half-life of Seroquel is about 6 hours. This means that in 6 hours, half of the dose is gone.my questions is that effective Ness of medicine is also reduces to half ?

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Dr. Yashasree Poudwal Psychiatrist | Mumbai

The half life of a medication is used to decide the dosing time and schedule. There is no relation with half life and the efficacy of the medication. So even after 6 hours the medicine will be equally ... Read More

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Hello sir, I have been taking antipsychotic palido, but the only problem i have is related to memory. Now i am having problems swollowing, please advise if i can be switched to quetiapine.

Does quetiapine increase blood sugar levels like mirtaz I already have diabetes history in family I was prescribed for sleep

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Why I feel sleeplessness after quiting quetiapine?i was on medicine for 10 days. Can anyone explain reason for it?

My doctor has suggested quetiapine xr for bipolar disorder. Can you take quetiapine suspended release with dinner or it has to be taken on empty stomach only?

I'm bipolar and my doctor recently added quetiapine and chlordiazepoxide at night. Previously I was just on olazapine. I'm getting palpitations daily one hour after taking all these medicines at night. Is this any cause for concern?

I was on Quetiapine for last 10 days. 7 days on 100mg and rest on 50 mg. I am tapering it. Will I experience withdrawal symptoms in such small interval. If yes for how long.

Are there any risks of tardive dyskinesia or any movement disorders with long term low dose use of quetiapine. Also what should I look out for while on this medication?

My mood has been extremely low and I've been very irrational, due to this, I've forgotten to take my 400mg daily Quetiapine for about 10 days now. I don't know if I can just start taking it again or if I'd need to build back up to my dose. I'm too embarrassed to tell my psychiatrist or my GP.

How many days does quetiapine takes to show effects for bipolar disorder. I have been taking it for 5 days now and no effect yet on anxiety and sleep

Hello Respected Doctors, I was prescribed Quietiapine 50 for 2 weeks for issues related to sleep disturbance and few otber disorders. After 2 weeks can I take it SOS as i feel most of the symptoms have shown improvement due to this particular med. Pls suggest. Regards

I've been introduced quetiapine 25 for bipolar disorder for a month now. I've been having night time palpitations because of the medicine daily. Should I talk with my doctor to replace it with extended release version? Does xr/sr version causes less palpitations?

I've been taking olazapine 5 for five years because of bipolar. A month back my doctor added quetiapine for depression and insomnia. However I'm having trouble sleeping and visiting toilet few times a night. Can quetiapine also increase night time anxiety?

I am patient of schizophrenia and depression. i want to take quetiapine and escitalopram. is it all right to take quetiapine and escitalopram together?

I am patient of schizophrenia and depression. i feel doubtful and depressed. will it right for me to take quetiapine and sertraline together

Hello i am feel doubtful and depressed in this case which medicine can i take. i want to take quetiapine and sertraline. will it right?

Hello I am patient of schizophrenia and depression I feel doubtful and depressed is it right for me to take quetiapine and escitalopram together

I am patient of schizophrenia and depression I want to take quetiapine and escitalopram so give me some advice

I am a patient of schizophrenia I want to take quetiapine and escitalopram should I take this madicine together

I take 25mg Ketipinor (Quetiapine) daily for insomnia and I bought Lion's mane mushroom extract because it's supposedly a good supplement for brain function, focus etc. It says to consult a doctor if you are taking any medication so I would like to know if it's a problem.

I've been feeling sleepy,dizzy and drowsy all day after starting Quetiapine 25mg. I have ADHD, Anxiety and depression. I was curious if they put me on the wrong medication for a sleep aid. Should I stop it? or continue it?

Hello, Can I take Doxycycline with Quetiapine? I didn't inform the nurse I was taking quetiapine when they gave me doxycycline.

I was quetiapine for 15days 7 day on 100 mg, 4 days on 50 mg and 3 days on 25mg. then I said doctor to stop medicine. Now for 2day I am off it. He gave me clonazepam for 10 day. But I sleep only for 3- 4 hour. How long it will take to be normal again

How to deal with seroquel withdrawal?How long does it take to withdrawal from antipsychotics?I am taking quetiapine 100mg for 7days,50mg for 4days and 25mg for 3days

The half-life of Seroquel is about 6 hours. This means that in 6 hours, half of the dose is gone.my questions is that effective Ness of medicine is also reduces to half ?

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