Use Quetiapine (Seroquel) as directed by your doctor.

Take Quetiapine (Seroquel) by mouth with or without food.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Confusion
Fainting
fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
fever
increased saliva production or drooling
increased sweating
memory loss
menstrual changes
muscle pain
new or worsening mental or mood changes
numbness or tingling
painful erection
persistent
seizures
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue)
severe or prolonged dizziness or headache
shortness of breath
speaking/swallowing
swelling of the hands, legs, or feet
symptoms of high blood sugar
tremor
trouble concentrating
trouble sitting still
trouble walking or standing
uncontrolled muscle movements
vision changes
weakness, or stiffness

Tell your health care provider if you are allergic to/any ingredient in Quetiapine (Seroquel).

Tell your health care provider if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement.

Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Alpha-blockers (eg, doxazosin) or medicine for high blood pressure because the risk of low blood pressure and fainting may be increased
Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), fluvoxamine, macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin), or telithromycin because they may increase the risk of Seroquel 's side effects
Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), phenytoin, rifampin, or thioridazine because they may decrease Quetiapine (Seroquel) effectiveness
Dopamine receptor agonists (eg, pramipexole) or levodopa because their effectiveness may be decreased by Quetiapine (Seroquel).

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if this medicine may interact with other medicines that you take.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially
if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

If you miss a dose of Quetiapine (Seroquel), take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Quetiapine (Seroquel) is used for treating schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Quetiapine (Seroquel) medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you or a family member has a history of bipolar disorder (manic depression), suicidal thoughts or attempts, mental or mood problems, or diabetes

if you drink alcohol or have a history of alcohol or substance abuse

if you have Alzheimer disease, dementia, or trouble swallowing, or you are very overweight

if you have a history of heart problems (eg, heart failure, irregular heartbeat, heart attack), stroke, blood vessel problems, high blood cholesterol levels, or high or low blood pressure

if you have history of blood problems (eg, low white blood cells), liver problems, thyroid problems, cataracts, narrow-angle glaucoma, seizures, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), high blood prolactin levels, or breast cancer