Often side effects improve as your body gets used to the new medicine. Quetiapine interacts with many other medications and herbal supplements so check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting quetiapine or before starting any new medicines. The following links have more information on quetiapine.
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Take the container with you, even if it is empty. This medicine is for you. Never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Do not keep out-of-date or unwanted medicines. Take them to your local pharmacy which will dispose of them for you. Dated September Dated July Hi, I really don't want to take Quetiapine as it makes me very very sleepy, but if I don't take it I can't sleep. Last night I tossed and turned for 2 hours and finally succumbed to taking it. Disclaimer: This article is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions.
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Be patient and follow the directions of your health care professional. Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis having lost touch with reality due to confusion and memory loss treated with this type of medicine are at an increased risk of death, compared to placebo sugar pill.
Stop SEROQUEL XR and call your doctor right away if you have some or all of the following symptoms: high fever; excessive sweating; stiff muscles; confusion; changes in pulse, heart rate, and blood pressure. These may be symptoms of a rare, but very serious and potentially fatal, side effect called neuroleptic malignant syndrome NMS. If you develop symptoms of high blood sugar or diabetes, such as excessive thirst or hunger, increased urination, or weakness, contact your doctor.
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