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Seroquel XR

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Seroquel XR

(quetiapine)

Seroquel XR (Quetiapine) belongs to a class of medications known as antipsychotics. It is used to treat symptoms of Schizophrenia, manic and depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder, and symptoms of Depression after failed treatment with antidepressant medications.

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24-Hour Release Tablet

50MG, 150MG, 200MG, 300MG, 400MG

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The usual recommend starting dose for schizophrenia or manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder is 300 mg once daily on day one, 600 mg once daily on day two, and up to a maximum of 800 mg once daily from day three onwards.

The usual recommended starting dose for depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder is 50 mg once daily on day one, 100 mg once daily on day two, 200 mg once daily on day three, and 300 mg once daily on day four and onwards. The dose may be further increased depending on response and tolerability. The maximum dose is 600 mg daily.

When treating a manic episode of bipolar disorder, the usual recommended starting dose is 300 mg taken once daily on day one, 600 mg taken once daily on day two and up to a maximum of 800 mg on day three and onwards.

The usual recommended starting dose for major depressive disorder is 50 mg once daily on days one and two, then 150 mg once daily on day three and onwards. The dose may be further increased up to a maximum of 300 mg per day depending on response and tolerability.

Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

Seroquel XR (Quetiapine) can be taken with or without food. The tablet should be swallowed whole with some water or other fluid. Do not chew or crush Seroquel XR (Quetiapine), as this will increase the amount of medication your body absorbs at a single time and will cause side effects.

Do not stop taking Seroquel XR (Quetiapine) or change the time of the day you take it without consulting your doctor. Seroquel XR (Quetiapine) XR is usually taken in the evening.

It is important to take Seroquel XR (Quetiapine) exactly as prescribed by your doctor to ensure that you are getting the maximum benefit from the medication. If you miss a dose by a few hours, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If most of the day has passed since the missed dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Seroquel XR (Quetiapine) at room temperature, and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

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