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Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic that is effectively used to treat mental conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depressive disorders
Use cautiously in individuals who have liver disease; periodically check liver function.
Steer clear of alcohol when taking this medication.
Until you know how this drug affects you, avoid driving as it may induce drowsiness or dizziness.
There are no known this drug -related kidney precautions, making it safe for usage in patients with renal impairment.
Quetiapine modulates the activity of neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly serotonin and dopamine, which helps stabilize mood and reduce symptoms of psychosis and depression.
Psychosis: A serious mental illness marked by delusions and hallucinations, along with a separation from reality. Bipolar Disorder: Bipolar disorder is a mental illness marked by sharp fluctuations in mood that include sadness and manic or hypomanic emotional highs. Schizophrenia: A severe and long-lasting mental illness that alters a person''s thoughts, feelings, and behavior, frequently making it impossible for them to tell the difference between reality and fantasy.
DQ helps to correct chemical imbalances in the brain. It acts on various chemical messengers in the brain like dopamine and serotonin. It prevents the excessive activity of dopamine, helping to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and mania.
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of DQ. If you feel you are gaining weight, consult your doctor or a nutritionist who will suggest you a diet and some exercise to help you manage your weight.
You may start seeing an improvement within a week of starting DQ but full benefits may take about 4-6 weeks to appear.
DQ can cause drowsiness. So, do not drive, operate machinery or do anything dangerous until you know how DQ affects you. Do not drink alcohol while taking DQ as it may worsen the drowsiness. Avoid getting dehydrated or over-exposure to heat.
No, you should not stop taking DQ without consulting your doctor. Suddenly stopping it may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, irritability and inability to sleep. If you feel better, consult your doctor who will gradually reduce the dose before completely stopping it.
Take DQ exactly as advised by your doctor. Do not split, chew or crush the tablets. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not take it with food. It is advised to take this medicine for at least one hour before a meal or at bedtime. Do not take grapefruit while taking DQ as it may affect the working of this medicine.
DQ has not been approved for the treatment of anxiety however, your doctor may prescribe it for anxiety. Some studies suggest its use in post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and anxiety associated with mood disorders.
DQ can make you feel sleepy, but it is not used as a sleeping pill. DQ is approved for the treatment of symptoms of schizophrenia. It prevents as well as treats episodes of mania and depression in bipolar disorder. It is also used with other medicines to treat depression.
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