does anyone know anything about seroquel?

Answer 1

i have taken it for mania in bi-polar when over stimulted this is from medline plus hope it helps:

Why is this medication prescribed?Return to top
Quetiapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). It is also used to treat episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited or irritated mood) or mixed episodes (symptoms of mania and depression that happen together) in patients with bipolar I disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). Quetiapine is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.

How should this medicine be used?Return to top
Quetiapine comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken two or three times a day. Take quetiapine at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take quetiapine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Quetiapine controls the symptoms of schizophrenia but does not cure it. Continue to take quetiapine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking quetiapine without talking to your doctor. Your doctor will probably want to decrease your dose gradually.

Other uses for this medicineReturn to top
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

What special precautions should I follow?Return to top
Before taking quetiapine,

tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to quetiapine or any other medications, or any of the ingredients in quetiapine.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: amantadine (Symadine, Symmetrel); amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone); certain antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), and voriconazole (Vfend); antihistamines; aprepitant (Emend); barbiturates; bromocriptine (Parlodel); carbamazapine (Tegretol); cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB); clarithromycin (Biaxin, in Prevpac); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); efavirenz (Sustiva); delaviridine (Rescriptor); diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac, others); erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin); fluconazole (Diflucan); fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem); fluvoxamine (Luvox); glucocorticoids (cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone, prednisolone, dexamethasone); griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grifulvin, Gris-PEG); HIV protease inhibitors including atazanavir (Reyataz), indinavir (Crixivan), lopinavir (in Kaletra), nelfinavir (Viracept), ritonavir (Norvir, in Kaletra), and saquinavir (Fortovase, Invirase); hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills, rings, and patches); ipratropium (Atrovent); medications for irritable bowel disease, motion sickness, Parkinson's disease, ulcers, or urinary problems; levodopa (Larodopa, Dopar, Sinemet); lorazepam (Ativan); lovastatin (Altocor, Mevacor); medications for high blood pressure; nefazodone; nevirapine (Viramune); pergolide (Permax); phenobarbital (Luminal); phenytoin (Dilantin); pramipexole (Mirapex); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); rifabutin (Mycobutin); ritonavir (Norvir, in Kaletra); selegiline (Eldepryl);sertraline (Zoloft); thioridazine (Mellaril); troleandomycin (TAO); and verapamil (Calan). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
tell your doctor what herbal products you are taking, especially St. John's wort.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had Alzheimer's disease, any condition that makes it difficult for you to swallow, seizures, high cholesterol, high or low blood pressure, or thyroid, heart or liver disease, or if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had diabetes. Also tell your doctor if you have ever had to stop taking a medication for mental illness because of severe side effects.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking quetiapine, call your doctor. Do not breastfeed while taking quetiapine.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking quetiapine.
you should know that quetiapine may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication. Do not drink alcohol while taking quetiapine.
you should know that you may have increases in your blood sugar (hyperglycemia) while you are taking this medication, even if you do not already have diabetes. If you have schizophrenia, you are more likely to develop diabetes than people who do not have schizophrenia, and taking quetiapine or similar medications may increase this risk. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms while you are taking quetiapine: extreme thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, or weakness. It is very important to call your doctor as soon as you have any of these symptoms, because high blood sugar can cause more serious symptoms, such as dry mouth, upset stomach and vomiting, shortness of breath, breath that smells fruity, or decreased consciousness, and may become life-threatening if it is not treated at an early stage.
you should know that quetiapine may make it harder for your body to cool down when it gets very hot. Tell your doctor if you plan to do vigorous exercise or be exposed to extreme heat.
you should know that quetiapine may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. This is more common when you first start taking quetiapine. To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?Return to top
Talk to your doctor about eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.

What should I do if I forget a dose?Return to top
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

What side effects can this medication cause?Return to top
Quetiapine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

drowsiness
dizziness
agitation
pain
weakness
dry mouth
vomiting
indigestion
constipation
stomach pain
headache
excessive weight gain
thinning of hair or nails

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms or those listed in the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section, call your doctor immediately:

fainting
seizures
shaking of hands that you can not control
changes in vision
rash
uncontrollable movements of your arms, legs, tongue, face, or lips
painful erection of the penis that lasts for hours
fever
very stiff muscles
excess sweating
fast or irregular heartbeat
unusual bleeding or bruising
loss of appetite
upset stomach
yellowness of the skin or eyes
pain in the upper right part of the stomach
flu-like symptoms
lack of energy

Quetiapine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].

What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?Return to top
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

In case of emergency/overdoseReturn to top
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Symptoms of overdose may include:

drowsiness
dizziness
fainting
fast heartbeat

What other information should I know?Return to top
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your body's response to quetiapine.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

Brand namesReturn to top
Seroquel®

Answer 2

I've been precribed seroquel for anxiety/schizophrenia/insomnia, but it made me feel soooo tired the following morning that I quit taking it. I now take Geodon for sleep, abilify for schizophrenia and Lyrica for anxiety.
There are several websites with information about seroquel:

Answer 3

Hi I was on seroquel for about three months. I felt aweful on it. I just felt blah all the time Plus it caused me to have migraines almost daily. As soon as I was taken off it these symptons went away. If you are on it, I hope you don't get these symptons. Thank you! Hugs! Von!

Answer 4

I took it for depression and it made me very sleepy and I had a huge appetite and gained 15 pounds in 3 weeks!

Answer 5

Yeah, I've taken it for about four years. It's good for skitzophrenia and trouble sleeping.

Answer 6

I've taken it and it gave me seizures my friend takes it and it makes her very tired

Answer 7

Look it up at webmd.com and you will get all the answers you would want. In the meantime ask your pharmacist and your prescribing doctor questions.