2006-12-15 12:25:53 · 12 answers · asked by angie r 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Seroquel (Quetiapine) was originally developed as an antipsychotic medication. Its uses, however, have greatly expanded since its release in 1997. Current uses include as a treatment (either alone or in combination with other medications) for: psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, severe mood disorders, refractory anxiety, and refractory insomnia. When used for psychotic symptoms or disorders or for severe mood disorders doses of at least 500 mg per day are typically used. For refractory anxiety and insomnia doses under 300 mg per day are most common. While the FDA has only approved the use of Seroquel for psychotic and severe mood disorders, practitioners rely on anecdotal evidence and personal experience when deciding which medications to prescribe and at what doses. So Seroquel may be used by an individual practitioner for lesser-known indications such as ADHD and Factitious Disorders. Consequently, the only way to know why a particular individual is taking Seroquel is to ask the prescriber.
2006-12-15 12:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by mnkmd 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you mean seroquel
It is an anti-psychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain. Frequently used in the treatment of acute manic episodes, bipolar Mania, schizophrenia and other psychotic treatment.
Seroquel in combination with other drugs have not been extensively evaluated.
It’s use can have many deadly side effects. DO NOT USE unless so prescribed by a qualified physician
2006-12-15 12:54:00 · answer #2 · answered by educatedflea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This medication is used with or without other medications to treat certain mental/mood conditions (e.g., manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia). Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.
This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur.
2006-12-15 13:49:27 · answer #3 · answered by missm43050 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is actually an antipsychotic. It is used for a variety of mental illnesses but is known for treatment of schizophrenia. It is also used to help people who have problems with sleeping disorders. The following is the site for National Mental Health
http://www.nmha.org
2006-12-15 12:40:59 · answer #4 · answered by mommymanic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an anti-psychotic/anti-depressant. but beware: There is some evidence of a link between this drug and the onset of diabetes and pancreatitis.
2006-12-15 12:34:30 · answer #5 · answered by HoneyBunny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seroquel is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorders.
2006-12-15 12:32:33 · answer #6 · answered by ~MIMI~ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seroquel is used to treat persons who are bipolar or schizophrenic.
2006-12-15 12:30:35 · answer #7 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i take it for my bipolar and to help me sleep, normal folks take like 25-50mg and i take 600-800mg,, just depends on the person, it is some great meds
2006-12-15 12:33:51 · answer #8 · answered by SUNSHINE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in low doses, to treat insommnia. In larger doses it is used to treat psychosis
2006-12-15 12:38:28 · answer #9 · answered by spababy606 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i use to take it for my schizophrenia. It's a PRN to help like calm people down, or numb them, sometimes to help you sleep.
2006-12-15 17:22:47 · answer #10 · answered by Jessie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋