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Medicine For Treatment Thought Problems And Bipolar Disorder

Seroquel is an anti-psychotic medication period of 4 to 6 days, similar to dosing
available only by prescription. Seroquel for schizophrenia. The usual dosing
is the trade-name for the generic drug protocol follows:
Quetiapine Fumarate. " 50 mg taken twice on day 1
Seroquel is used in the treatment of " Increase to 100 mg twice on day 2
schizophrenia to control delusions, " Increase to 150 mg twice on day 3
hallucinations, thought problems and " Increase to 200 mg twice on day 4
difficulties connecting with reality. " Days 5 and 6 increase if needed
Seroquel may also be prescribed on a incrementally (increments not to exceed
short-term basis for the treatment of 200 mg, and total daily dose not to
mania associated with bipolar disorder. exceed 800 mg)
Seroquel dosage amounts vary depending on Dosing schedules for both schizophrenia
the patient's condition and response to and bipolar disorder may be lowered and
medication. Some patients find a made more gradual if patients suffer from
relatively low dose to be effective, liver disease and/or side effects.
while others will require a much higher As safety has not been determined for
dose. To find the appropriate dosage for doses over 800 mg, it is important to
an individual, the prescribing doctor take the medication in amounts only as
will start with a low dose and increase prescribed. Patients should be aware of
gradually until the desired result is the signs of overdose in case a mistake
achieved. is made. Signs of Seroquel overdose
Dosage for Schizophrenia include:
Usually, dosages of Seroquel for the " Dizziness, fainting
treatment of schizophrenia range from " Drowsiness, weakness, tiredness
between 300 and 400 milligrams per day. " Fast heartbeat, rapid pulse
This dose is divided into two or three If a dose is missed it should be taken as
small doses. For some patients, a low soon as remembered, but not if it is
dose of 150 mg proves effective; some may close to the time for the next dose.
exceed 400 mg, but rarely will a Doses should never be doubled in an
prescription be for more than 750 mg attempt to catch up a missed dose.
daily, and more than 800 mg per day has Seroquel can interact with other
not been tested for safety. Dosing medications and herbal remedies and
starts low and increases over a four day supplements, so it is important to report
period to find the optimal dose. The all herbal, OTC, and prescribed
introductory dosing schedule usually medications to the patient's doctor.
follows this protocol: Seroquel can also cause and exacerbate
" 25 mg twice on day 1 certain medical conditions, and does
" Gradual daily increase by 25 to 50 mg carry a potential for side effects, so it
for days 2-4 (taken in 2 or 3 daily is necessary to report all conditions
doses) (new or previously existing) to the
" Increases by 25-50 mg every 2 days if prescribing doctor.
needed after day 5 Seroquel should be stored at room
Dosage for Bipolar Disorder temperature (ideally, 77 degrees), and
Usual dosage of Seroquel for the kept away from heat and moisture. It is
treatment of bipolar disorder falls very important to keep Seroquel away from
between 400 and 800 mg per day. Dosing pets and especially children.
is metered and increased gradually over a




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