Seroquel Xr
Schizophrenia, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder + 8 more
Treatment
3 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Seroquel Xr
Treatment for
Schizophrenia
What is Seroquel Xr
Quetiapine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Quetiapine is an antipsychotic medication that was approved by the FDA in 1997. It is used to treat schizophrenia, major depression, and bipolar disorder. Quetiapine is effective and has few side effects when taken for long periods of time. It is a good option for people who cannot tolerate other antipsychotic medications, such as clozapine and olanzapine.
Seroquel
is the brand name
Seroquel Xr Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Seroquel
Quetiapine
1997
700
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Quetiapine, also known as Seroquel, is approved by the FDA for 3 uses which include Bipolar 1 Disorder and Bipolar Disorder .
Bipolar 1 Disorder
Used in combination with other therapies
Bipolar Disorder
Used in combination with other therapies
Depression
Effectiveness
How Seroquel Xr Affects Patients
Quetiapine works by affecting certain brain chemicals (like serotonin and dopamine) to improve the symptoms of schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. However, this drug has been linked to suicidal thoughts or behavior in children and adolescents and should not be given to those under 10 years old. It is important to be aware of any signs of suicidal behavior when taking this drug. Also, it is not recommended for treating psychosis related to dementia in elderly patients as it can increase their risk of death.
How Seroquel Xr works in the body
Quetiapine targets several receptors in the body to treat different conditions. For schizophrenia, it inhibits dopamine and serotonin receptors. In depression, it binds to the norepinephrine transporter. Other effects, such as drowsiness, low blood pressure, and dry mouth are caused by blocking H1, adrenergic alpha-1, and muscarinic M1 receptors respectively.
When to interrupt dosage
The recommended dosage of Seroquel Xr is contingent upon the determined condition, such as Mental Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Acute Coryza. The measure of dosage changes, depending on the technique of delivery featured in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Acute Coryza
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Schizophrenia
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Parkinson's Disease
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Schizophrenia
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Bipolar Disorder
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Bipolar Disorder
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Behcet Syndrome
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Depression
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Mental Depression
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 550.0 mg
Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Seroquel Xr.
Common Seroquel Xr Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Acepromazine
Major
Quetiapine may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Acepromazine.
Aclidinium
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Quetiapine is combined with Aclidinium.
Alfuzosin
Major
Quetiapine may increase the hypotensive activities of Alfuzosin.
Amisulpride
Major
Quetiapine may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.
Anagrelide
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Quetiapine is combined with Anagrelide.
Seroquel Xr Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The lowest toxic dose of quetiapine in rats is 2000 mg/kg. Signs of an overdose include drowsiness, rapid heart rate, and low blood pressure. In clinical trials, people have survived overdoses of up to 30 grams of quetiapine, although one death was reported after an overdose of 13.6 grams. To treat an overdose, medical professionals may provide oxygen, perform intubation if necessary, and use activated charcoal and a laxative. It's important to monitor the heart rate after an overdose since there have been reports of a prolonged heartbeat. Additionally, drugs like disopyramide, proc
Seroquel Xr Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Seroquel Xr?
At present, 705 active clinical trials are investigating the potential of Seroquel XR to provide relief from Depression, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Schizophrenia
97 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2
Depression
213 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Early Phase 1
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
239 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 1
Acute Coryza
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Bipolar Disorder
0 Actively Recruiting
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
7 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3
Parkinson's Disease
39 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 3, Early Phase 1
Mental Depression
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable
Behcet Syndrome
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Bipolar Disorder
0 Actively Recruiting
Schizophrenia
31 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Seroquel Xr Reviews: What are patients saying about Seroquel Xr?
5
Patient Review
12/18/2021
Seroquel Xr for Additional Medications to Treat Depression
5
Patient Review
12/12/2021
Seroquel Xr for Bipolar Depression
4.3
Patient Review
5/25/2017
Seroquel Xr for Bipolar Depression
4.3
Patient Review
3/27/2016
Seroquel Xr for Bipolar Depression
4
Patient Review
5/28/2016
Seroquel Xr for Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
3.7
Patient Review
8/16/2017
Seroquel Xr for Schizophrenia
2
Patient Review
10/19/2016
Seroquel Xr for Manic-Depression
1.7
Patient Review
9/12/2022
Seroquel Xr for Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
1.7
Patient Review
5/17/2019
Seroquel Xr for Additional Medications to Treat Depression
1
Patient Review
2/19/2016
Seroquel Xr for Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
1
Patient Review
9/24/2022
Seroquel Xr for Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Patient Q&A Section about seroquel xr
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How long does Seroquel XR last?
"Quetiapine's peak plasma concentration is often reached in 6 hours, with a mean terminal half-life of 7 hours."
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What is Seroquel XR used for?
"This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and sudden episodes of depression associated with bipolar disorder. It is also used with other medications to treat depression. Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type)."
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How does Seroquel XR make you feel?
"You should not breastfeed while taking SEROQUEL XR, as it may cause drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, increased appetite, upset stomach, weight gain, fatigue, difficulty moving, and disturbance in speech or language, as well as a stuffy nose."
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What is the difference between Seroquel Seroquel and XR?
"Seroquel is available in tablet form (25, 100, 150, 200 and 300 mg) and as a prolonged-release tablet (50, 150, 200, 300 and 400 mg). The active ingredient in Seroquel is slowly released from the tablet over a period of a few hours."
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