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.
Select a listed product and pack to order online. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you and what monitoring it needs.
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
What is quetiapine used for?
Quetiapine is an antipsychotic used for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.
How does quetiapine work?
Quetiapine blocks several brain receptors, including serotonin and dopamine receptors. This helps stabilise mood and neurological function.
Which quetiapine product can I order on SGMeds?
The quetiapine product on SGMeds is Seroquel, and its page gives the strengths and pack sizes.
What is quetiapine called in other countries?
In other countries, quetiapine is also sold as Atrolak and Biquelle. Brand names vary between countries, so compare products by their active ingredient.
How long does quetiapine take to work?
Quetiapine can take 1 to 2 weeks before the full effect shows, and it is used long-term.
What are the side effects of quetiapine?
Common side effects include dizziness, dry mouth and sleepiness. Other side effects include a fast heartbeat and swelling of the ankles and feet, while serious effects such as a rare reaction with high fever and stiff muscles (neuroleptic malignant syndrome) and a heart rhythm change (QT prolongation) need immediate medical attention. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned.
Can quetiapine be taken with alcohol or other medicines?
Alcohol, grapefruit and carbamazepine can interact with quetiapine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before you drink alcohol or take other medicines with it.
How is quetiapine priced?
The product on this page shows a price for each strength and pack size in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Do I need a prescription for quetiapine in Singapore?
No. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order quetiapine: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I buy quetiapine online in Singapore?
Yes, here on SGMeds: choose the product, strength and pack, then check out. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.
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