Seroquin (Generic Seroquel)
Generic Name: Quetiapine Fumarate
Strips of 10 x 50 mg Tablets
Manufactured by Protec
Use
Seroquin (Generic Seroquel) is an oral medication for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Seroquin (Generic Seroquel) has been found to be effective in treating symptoms, while causing few of the unpleasant side effects of older medications.
Dosage
You should take Seroquin (Generic Seroquel) tablets every day or as your physician has directed. To gain the most benefits from Seroquin (Generic Seroquel) tablets, take the exact number of tablets your physician has prescribed for you each day at the appropriate times. Regardless of how good or how bad you feel, do not stop taking Seroquin (Generic Seroquel) tablets without notifying your physician.
Side effects
Seroquin (Generic Seroquel) may cause the following reactions; drowsiness, weight gain, fainting, constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, indigestion, abdominal pain, abnormal vision, decrease in appetite, decreased strength and energy, fast or irregular heartbeat, headache, increased muscle tone, increased sweating, stuffy or runny nose, fever, chills, muscle aches, sore throat, loss of balance control, shuffling walk, skin rash, slowed movements, stiffness of arms or legs, swelling of feet or lower legs, trembling and shaking of hands and fingers, trouble in breathing speaking, or swallowing, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS).
Precautions
If you develop muscle stiffness, confusion, irregular or rapid heartbeat, excessive sweating, and high fever call your physician immediately. These are signs of a serious--and potentially fatal--reaction to the drug. Be especially wary if you have a history of heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, circulation problems, or irregular heartbeat. Particularly during the first few days of therapy, Seroquin (Generic Seroquel) can cause low blood pressure, with accompanying dizziness, fainting, and rapid heartbeat. To minimize these effects, your physician will increase your dose gradually. If you are prone to low blood pressure, take blood pressure medication, or become dehydrated, use Seroquel with caution. Seroquin (Generic Seroquel) also tends to cause drowsiness, especially at the start of therapy, and can impair your judgment, thinking, and motor skills. Until you are certain of the drug's effect, use caution when operating machinery or driving a car. If you are having problems with your vision, tell your physician. There is a chance that Seroquin (Generic Seroquel) may cause cataracts, and you may be asked to see an eye physician when you start Seroquin (Generic Seroquel) therapy, and every 6 months thereafter. Seroquin (Generic Seroquel) poses a very slight risk of seizures, especially if you are over 65, or have epilepsy or Alzheimer's disease. The drug can also suppress an underactive thyroid, and generally causes a minor increase in cholesterol levels. There is also a remote chance that it will trigger a prolonged and painful erection. Other antipsychotic medications have been known to interfere with the body's temperature-regulating mechanism, causing patients to overheat. Although this problem has not occurred with Seroquin (Generic Seroquel), caution is still advisable. Avoid exposure to extreme heat, strenuous exercise, and dehydration.
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