Seroquel XR and Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through -- the symptoms of bipolar disorder are more severe. Episodes of mania and
depression typically recur throughout the affected person's lifespan. Between episodes, most people with bipolar disorder are free of symptoms
(see Bipolar Disorder Symptoms).
- Treating acute depressive episodes
- Treating acute mixed or manic episodes, used either alone or in combination with lithium (Eskalith®, Lithobid®) or divalproex (Depakote®, Depakote ER®)
- Providing maintenance treatment (to prevent symptoms from returning) when used in combination with lithium or divalproex.
Seroquel XR and Depression
- Changes in sleep (sleeping too much or not enough)
- Eating too much or too little (and weight gain or weight loss)
- Having little interest in things that you used to enjoy
- Physical pain
- Feeling hopeless or worthless
- Suicidal thoughts.
For most people,
antidepressants can work wonders for
depression treatment. However, some people do not respond adequately to antidepressants, even if different antidepressants are tried. In such situations, medications may be given to boost the effects of the antidepressant. This is known as augmentation.
Seroquel XR is approved for augmentation treatment (along with antidepressants) for the treatment of major depression.
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