Never take Seroquel in larger amounts, or for longer than recommended by your doctor. High doses or long-term use can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible. Symptoms of this disorder include tremors or other uncontrollable muscle movements.
Stop using Seroquel and call your doctor at once if you have the following symptoms: very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, uncontrolled muscle movements, feeling light-headed, blurred vision, eye pain, increased thirst and urination, excessive hunger, fruity breath odor, weakness, nausea and vomiting.
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking Seroquel. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Seroquel is not FDA approved for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Quetiapine may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Seroquel if you are allergic to quetiapine.
Seroquel may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis and is not approved for this use.
To make sure Seroquel is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
liver or kidney disease;
heart disease, heart rhythm problems, a history of heart attack or stroke;
high or low blood pressure;
a history of low white blood cell (WBC) counts;
abnormal thyroid tests or prolactin levels;
seizures or epilepsy;
cataracts;
high cholesterol or triglycerides;
a personal or family history of diabetes; or
trouble swallowing.
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking Seroquel. Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Taking antipsychotic medication during the last 3 months of pregnancy may cause problems in the newborn, such as withdrawal symptoms, breathing problems, feeding problems, fussiness, tremors, and limp or stiff muscles. However, you may have withdrawal symptoms or other problems if you stop taking your medicine during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while taking Seroquel, do not stop taking it without your doctor's advice.
This medicine may temporarily affect fertility (your ability to have children) in women.
Seroquel can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breastfeed while you are using Seroquel unless directed by a doctor.
Do not give Seroquel to a child without a doctor's advice. Extended-release Seroquel XR is for use only in adults and should not be given to anyone younger than 18 years old.
