It has been most extensively studied as treatment for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Three trials that involved >2,100 patients found quetiapine XR monotherapy is effective for GAD in doses of 50 to 300 mg/d. In 2 of the studies, quetiapine XR was as effective as paroxetine and escitalopram for GAD.

No, you should not stop taking Qutipin 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.

How does it work? Quetiapine works by attaching to the brains dopamine receptors and altering serotonin levels. Short-term effects include feeling sleepy, a dry mouth, dizziness and low blood pressure when you stand up. These effects lasts about six hours.

Qutipin 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.

Quetiapine works by blocking the receptors in the brain that dopamine acts on. This prevents the excessive activity of dopamine and helps to control symptoms of schizophrenia and manic depression.

Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Qutipin. 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.

Quetiapine hasnt been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat insomnia. However, due to its sedative effects, its still sometimes prescribed off-label as a short-term sleep aid.

Take Qutipin 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 Qutipin as it may affect the working of this medicine.

The usual therapeutic dose range for the approved indications is 400–800 mg/day. The 25 mg dose has no uses that are evidence based other than for dose titration in older patients. However, the report found that 23.3% of all patients taking quetiapine were taking the 25 mg strength alone.

Because it is an extended-release medicine, the dose should be taken once a day, 3-4 hours before bedtime. It is very important to follow your health care professionals directions when you take SEROQUEL XR.

Qutipin can cause drowsiness. So, do not drive, operate machinery or do anything dangerous until you know how Qutipin affects you. Do not drink alcohol while taking Qutipin as it may worsen the drowsiness. Avoid getting dehydrated or over-exposure to heat.

The usual effective dose is in the range of 400 to 800 mg per day. For the treatment of major depressive episodes in bipolar disorder: Quetiapine should be administered once daily at bedtime. The total daily dose for the first four days of therapy is 50 mg (day 1), 100 mg (day 2), 200 mg (day 3) and 300 mg (day 4).

You may start seeing an improvement within a week of starting Qutipin but full benefits may take about 4-6 weeks to appear.

Qutipin 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.

Qutipin can make you feel sleepy, but it is not used as a sleeping pill. Qutipin 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.

There is considerable risk of side effects when quetiapine is used even in low doses. Weight gain and metabolic disorders, including an increase in triglycerides, have been reported for low doses of quetiapine (15–17).