What is Quetiapine?
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Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotics that is used to treat schizophrenia; for manic episodes and maintenance treatment in bipolar I and for depression in bipolar disorder. It may able be used for autism and psychosis/agitation related to Alzheimer's dementia.
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How do members experience Quetiapine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipolar disorder | 7,807 | 558 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 2,194 | 245 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 1,633 | 276 | |
| Insomnia | 551 | 291 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 153 | 102 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 250 | |
| Drowsiness | 86 | |
| Sleepiness | 58 | |
| Fatigue | 49 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 42 | |
| Dry mouth | 30 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 329 | |
| Moderate | 472 | |
| Mild | 331 | |
| None | 326 |
Member evaluations
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groovy
evaluated on Jan 27, 2024
- Perceived effectiveness for insomnia: Major
- Side effects: None
25yrRA
evaluated on Oct 08, 2022
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Moderate
- Side effects: None
COOPERATI
evaluated on May 09, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar depressive episodes: Major
- Side effects: None
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