Quetiapine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Seroquel
Precautions While Using This MedicineYour doctor should check your progress at regular visits
,
especially during the first few months of treatment with this medicine. This
will allow your dosage to be changed if necessary to meet your needs.
This medicine may add to the effects of alcohol and
other CNS depressants (medicines that make you drowsy or less alert)
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Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever,
other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine;
prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures;
muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any of the above while
you are using quetiapine
.
Quetiapine may cause drowsiness, especially during the first week of use.
Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before
you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you
are not alert
.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur
,
especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly
may help. If the problem continues or gets worse, check with your doctor.
Quetiapine may make it more difficult for your body to cool down. Use extra care not to become overheated and to drink plenty
of fluids during exercise or hot weather while you are taking this medicine
. Overheating may result in heatstroke.
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