Generic for Seroquel for Manic Depression - Drug Information

Generic Name - Quetiapine

Category - Antipsychotic Medication

Indications

Manic Depression

Generic Seroquel is indicated to treat schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. Quetiapine (generic Seroquel) can help you to keep in touch with reality, stabilize the mood, and reduce your mental problems.

Generic for Seroquel Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Seroquel is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.

Generic Seroquel should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Brain tumor or head injury
Breast cancer
Cataracts
Difficulty swallowing
Heart, kidney, or liver disease
Parkinson's disease
Previous heart attack
Seizures (convulsions)
Thyroid problems

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Seroquel. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Antifungal medicines, such as fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or voriconazole
Barbiturates
Carbamazepine
Cimetidine
Erythromycin
Levodopa
Lorazepam
Medicines for mental problems and psychotic disturbances
Oxcarbazepine
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin
Rifampin
Thioridazine

Generic for Seroquel Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of Generic Seroquel,
Usual recommended dosage of Generic Seroquel for schizophrenia is 2 doses of 25 milligrams each on the first day of therapy. On the second and third day, doses are usually increased by 25 to 50 milligrams apiece. Frequency may be increased to 3 times daily.

Generic for Seroquel Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Seroquel side Effects include dizziness or lightheadedness, fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations), difficulty swallowing, severe weakness and fainting spells.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Seroquel.

Generic for Seroquel and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Seroquel will harm an unborn baby if taken during pregnancy. Do consult your and seek medical opinion.

Generic for Seroquel and Breastfeeding

Generic Seroquel is not recommended for use during breast-feeding, because it may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies.

Generic for Seroquel and Pediatric

Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of Generic Seroquel in children with use in other age groups.

Generic for Seroquel and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Seroquel in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Seroquel serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.