Lithium, quetiapine, or a combination Quetiapine is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old
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With regard to the prevention of relapses in bipolar disorder, quetiapine seems to differ from other atypical antipsychotics in its characteristics as a mood stabiliser, which are
The treatment of bipolar depression is one of the most challenging needs in contemporary psychiatry
Initially approved by the FDA in 1997, quetiapine is a second-generation atypical antipsychotic used in schizophrenia, major depression, and bipolar disorder
Quetiapine is a widely used medication for bipolar disorder, but its efficacy and safety are still under debate
Quetiapine is a commonly prescribed second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) that was initially developed for the treatment of schizophrenia and received Food and Drug Administration approval in 1997
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The majority of patients in these trials taking SEROQUEL were dosed in
Seroquel is approved for the acute (short-term) treatment of manic episodes of bipolar I disorder in children ages 10 to 17 years
Quetiapine is used alone or together with other medicines to treat bipolar disorder (depressive and manic episodes) and schizophrenia
In a study of patients 10 to 17 years old with bipolar mania, the mean change in fasting glucose was 3
Seroquel may be used in the treatment of schizophrenia in adults and children over the age of 13 years
Find out how quetiapine treats mental health conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and how to take it
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All of these medications are known to increase the risk of weight gain except lamotrigine
Quetiapine is also FDA approved for the following indications: • Acute treatment of manic episodes of bipolar disorder • Acute treatment of depressive episodes of bipolar disorder • Maintenance (long-term) treatment of bipolar disorder (when used alone or with lithium or valproate) • Adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder
You doctor may ask you to increase or decrease your dose to find the best dose for you