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Quetiapine
Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication approved for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The medication cannot cure these conditions; however, it is generally successful in helping people manage their symptoms. Quetiapine is believed to work by blocking or lessening the effect of certain chemicals in the brain. Possible side effects include dry mouth, headaches, and drowsiness.
Quetiapine fumarate (Seroquel®) is a prescription medication that is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
(Click What Is Quetiapine Used For? for more information, including possible off-label uses for the drug.)
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with quetiapine. However, not everyone who takes it will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the drug quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Common side effects of this medication include, but are not limited to:
- Dry mouth (see Seroquel and Dry Mouth)
- Drowsiness
- Headaches
- Agitation.
(Click Side Effects of Quetiapine to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
You can also read about specific side effects in the following eMedTV articles:
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD