Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Atypical antipsychotic / second-generation antipsychotic
Forms:
- Seroquel tablet (immediate-release): 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg
- Seroquel XR tablet (extended-release): 50 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Seroquel is an antipsychotic medication that can be used to treat:
- Schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old.
- Bipolar disorder in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
- Major depressive disorder in adults (Seroquel is to be used in combination with other antidepressants)
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
What is Seroquel (quetiapine)?
Seroquel is a second-generation antipsychotic or an atypical antipsychotic. It works by changing the activity of the brain chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin; thus, it helps stabilize your behaviors and mood. Seroquel is FDA-indicated to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depressive disorder.
There may be other uses of lisinopril—your pharmacist or physician can give you further information.
Who can take Seroquel (quetiapine)?
- Adults and children who are at least 13 years old can take Seroquel for schizophrenia.
- Adults and children who are at least 10 years old can take Seroquel for bipolar disorder.
- The extended-release formulation of Seroquel, when being used in combination with other antidepressants, is only indicated to treat major depressive disorder in adults.
- Extended-release Seroquel XR should only be used in adults who are at least 18 years of age.
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