Quetiapine
Quetiapine is an antipsychotic used for selected schizophrenia, bipolar and depressive conditions. Listed uses include Bipolar Disorder.
Key points
- Immediate- and modified-release products are not automatically interchangeable.
- Sedation, metabolic effects, low blood pressure and movement symptoms require monitoring.
- Suicidal intent or high fever with rigidity is an emergency.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
Important safety checks
Mood history, diabetes risk, heart rhythm, falls, eye health and interacting medicines require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for suicidal intent, high fever with rigidity and confusion, seizures, fainting or a severe allergic reaction.
Further reading
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