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Seroquel (Quetiapine Fumarate)

TypeDrug NameDosage 
Seroquel25 mg
Seroquel100 mg
Seroquel200 mg
Seroquel300 mg

Generic Equivalent of Seroquel

TypeDrug NameDosage 
Quetiapine Fumarate25 mg
Quetiapine Fumarate50 mg
Quetiapine Fumarate100 mg
Quetiapine Fumarate150 mg
Quetiapine Fumarate200 mg
Quetiapine Fumarate300 mg
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Is A Prescription Required To Purchase Seroquel?

A Prescription is required to acquire Seroquel from Canada Wide online pharmacy.

What Is the Medication Seroquel Used for?

Seroquel is used for the treatment of symptoms of Schizophrenia such as hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that are not there), fixed false beliefs, unusual suspiciousness, emotional withdrawal, depression and anxiety. It is also used in treating symptoms of mania associated with bipolar disorder such as racing thoughts, irritability, aggression, agitation, impulsiveness, excessively elevated mood. Seroquel is also used for treatment of symptoms depression associated with bipolar disorder such as sadness, feeling guilty, lack of energy and loss of appetite or sleep disturbance. Your doctor might prescribe you Seroquel for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions why Seroquel has been prescribed to you. Seroquel does not provide a cure for condition but helps you manage the symptoms and feel better.

How Does Seroquel Work On the Body?

Seroquel (quetiapine) is classified as an atypical antipsychotic drug. Disorders that affect the brain such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder occur due to chemical imbalance in brain resulting in various symptoms. Seroquel acts by regulating the imbalance in brain thus improving mood, thinking and behavior.

What Does Quetiapine Do to the Brain?

The medication Quetiapine acts in the brain by rebalancing the levels of serotonin and dopamine levels thus helping to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Is Seroquel a Mood Stabilizer?

Seroquel is used to stabilize mood through the treatment of symptoms of various disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder.

How Long Does It Take For Seroquel To Take Effect?

Seroquel takes about 2 to 3 weeks to bring some improvement in symptoms. The full benefit is achieved in at least 4 to 6 weeks.

How Is Seroquel Supplied and Stored?

It will be our privilege to offer you the generic Seroqual (Quetiapine) comes from Canada. It is available in three strengths: 25 mg, 100 mg and 200 mg dosage in unit dose packages of 100 tablets.

The medication should be stored at a temperature of 15°C to 30°C and well out of reach of children.

Is There A Generic Form Of Seroquel?

The generic form of Seroquel is quetiapine comes from Canada manufactured by Teva or Actavis Pharmaceuticals.

What Is the Cost of Generic Seroquel?

Our verified online pharmacy is pleased to offer you the generic Seroquel 25 mg at an unbeatable price of $39 for a supply of 100 tablets, which is $0.39 per tablet. The lowest online pharmacy price for the most common version of quetiapine is around $6.80 per tablet. It is best to compare the prices from the verified online pharmacies.

Is Seroquel A Sedative?

Seroquel, an atypical antipsychotic, might be used as a sleeping aid due to its sedating effects, but is not recommended for such use.

Do Seroquel Make You Gain Weight?

Seroquel can lead to weight gain as a side effect in some patients. Taking less dose of Seroquel is one way to control the weight gain caused by it. Your doctor may take your body weight before you start taking Seroquel and continue to monitor it throughout the therapy.

How Should You Take Seroquel?

Seroquel should be taken exactly as prescribed by your health care professional. It can be taken with or without food. Do not change the dose of medication without consulting your doctor. You can use a calendar or a pill box to help you remember to take the medication or can ask a family member or friend to remind you to be sure you are taking your medication regularly.

What Should Be Avoided While Taking Seroquel?

You should avoid smoking, drinking alcohol or using illegal drugs while taking Seroquel. Seroquel can cause drowsiness in some patients. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Seroquel affects you.

How is Seroquel Metabolized in Body?

Seroquel (quetiapine) is metabolized in liver to its active metabolite norquetiapine which has a half-life of approximately 12 hours.

Can You stop Taking Quetiapine Suddenly?

Reducing the dose of Seroquel or stopping it immediately might cause your old symptoms to come back. Some of the discontinuation symptoms include insomnia (inability to slep), nausea, headache, irritability, dizziness, diarrhea and vomiting. You should stop the drug gradually as per the advice of your health care professional.

How Long Does it Take for Quetiapine to Get Out of Your System?

It takes about 30 hours for Seroquel (Quetiapine) to get out of the body.

Can Seroquel Show Up In A Drug Test?

Seroquel might cause false positive tests for methadone or other drugs like tricyclic antidepressants when some methods are used, even though you might not be taking these drugs. It is recommended to confirm these tests by more specific methods.

What Are The Possible Side Effects of Seroquel?

Like all other medications, Seroquel can also cause side effects. Very common side effects include abnormal muscle movements such as restlessness, muscle stiffness without pain, new or worsened constipation light-headedness, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and weight gain. Some uncommon side effects include tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements of your face or tongue), allergic reactions like skin lumps or swelling, restless legs, seizures, not able to control urine, combination of muscle stiffness, high fever, marked increase in blood pressure or heartbeats and reduced consciousness (neuroleptic malignant syndrome). Some rare side effects of Seroquel are blood clots, chest pain, difficulty in breathing, palpitations, liver disorder such as jaundice, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Seroquel can also lead to increased blood sugar levels, headache, indigestion, blurred vision, abnormal dreams and nightmares, increased appetite, disturbance in speech and language and changes in liver and thyroid functions.

Following changes in body can occur and can be seen in routine blood tests:
  • Decreased white and red blood cell count. These changes stop as you stop treatment with Seroquel.
  • Decreased platelets count (cells which help in blood clotting).
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Changes in amount of fatty substances such as lipids in blood
  • Increased blood glucose
  • These are not all the side effects that can be caused by Seroquel. In case of any unexpected effect, immediately consult your doctor or pharmacist.

When Should You Not Take Seroquel?

Do not take Seroquel if you have had any allergic reaction to Seroquel or any of its other ingredients.

What Should You Tell Your Doctor Before Taking Seroquel?

Before you start taking Seroquel, be sure to tell your doctor if you:
  • Are allergic to Seroquel or any of its ingredients
  • Are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medications
  • Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
  • Are breast-feeding or planning on breast-feeding
  • Drink alcohol or use street drugs
  • Have a history of drug or alcohol abuse
  • Have low blood pressure or history of a stroke
  • Have history of seizures
  • Have diabetes
  • Have history of liver, or kidney problems
  • Have a history of low white blood cell count which may or may not have been caused by other medicines
  • Exercise regularly in hot or sunny places
  • Have a family history of blood clots, are obese, smoke, or had a recent surgery or take oral contraceptives (all these are risk factors of developing blood clots)
  • Suffer from constipation
  • Have sleep apnea (condition where you stop breathing for short periods during your normal nightly sleep)
  • Are taking medicines that slow down normal activity of brain (depressants) or breathing
  • Have a history of urinary retention (a condition where your bladder does not empty or does not empty completely)
Seroquel is not recommended in patients under 18 years of age.

What Medicines Can Interact With Seroquel?

It is important to tell your health care professional about all other medicines that you have taken recently including any kind of supplements and non-prescription drugs.

Medicines which interact with Seroquel include:
  • Dopamine agonists, e.g. levodopa (antiparkinsonian agent), may decrease the effect of Seroquel
  • Other medications that interact with Seroquel are carbamazepine (anticonvulsant), phenytoin (anticonvulsant),
  • ketoconazole (antifungal), and protease inhibitors (for treating Human Immunodeficiency Virus).
  • Antibiotics such as erythromycin, clarithromycin, antipsychotics such as nefazodone, blood pressure medications such as diltiazem, anticholinergics

Where Can I Buy Seroquel Online?

If prescribed by your health care professional, Seroquel can be bought directly from Canadian Online Pharmacy. You will not have to wait to start your therapy due to the swift shipping service provided by us.

How Is Seroquel Delivered?

The standard delivery fee is $10.00. The orders are usually shipped in 2-3 working days after the processing of the order. The medication package is delivered by regular mail within 10-14 business days after it has been shipped.

For further information and aid, you can contact our Customer Service at 604-581-4000 or email us at customerservice@canadawidepharmacy.com.

References:

1. https://www.headmeds.org.uk/medications/20-quetiapine/warning_and_side_effects
2. http://www.namihelps.org/assets/PDFs/fact-sheets/Medications/Seroquel.pdf
3. https://www.astrazeneca.ca/content/dam/az-ca/downloads/productinformation/seroquel-product-monograph-en.pdf
4. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2004/20639se1-017,016_seroquel_lbl.pdf
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