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Seroquel withdrawal symptoms are not known to be particularly unfavorable for people who discontinue use of this atypical antipsychotic prescription drug. Seroquel (quetiapine) was approved in 1997 to treat the adverse psychological symptoms of schizophrenia including delusions, hallucinations, and other positive symptoms. Seroquel is produced by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and accounts for one-quarter of all new antipsychotic prescription sales in the United States.
Seroquel has also been used for off-label uses such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and sleeping problems. None of these uses have been approved by the FDA or sufficiently studied in these patient populations. It is illegal for a drug company to promote their product for any uses that have not been approved by the FDA. Doctors may prescribe a drug for other uses, but the risks of side effects and Seroquel withdrawal have not been studied and are not well understood.
In terms of Seroquel withdrawal, this drug is not known to be habit forming. Therefore Seroquel withdrawal may not be experienced at all or as unfavorably as medications that are addictive. This is one of the reasons that Seroquel has been prescribed to some patients as a sleeping pill. Many sleeping pills are addictive, but studies indicate that Seroquel is not, nor are Seroquel withdrawal symptoms a threat.
The biggest threat of Seroquel withdrawal is the reappearance of the symptoms the drug is intended to treat. Patients who suffer from schizophrenia may experience a resurgence of their adverse psychological symptoms during Seroquel withdrawal. Symptoms may actually be initially worse than they were prior to taking Seroquel.
For this reason, it is very important to speak to your doctor about Seroquel withdrawal prior to discontinuing or making any changes to your Seroquel use. Your doctor should be able to advise you of the risks and benefits of discontinuing or changing your Seroquel treatment. This medical professional will be able to determine if you are at risk for adverse Seroquel withdrawal symptoms and determine the best plan to mitigate these risks.
In addition to possible Seroquel withdrawal symptoms, there are other risks of Seroquel use that patients should speak to their doctor about before starting or changing their treatment. Common side effects of Seroquel include dizziness and drowsiness and low blood pressure. Alcohol and a variety of other medications can be harmful when taken in conjunction with Seroquel. Seroquel can also cause serious side effects such as the motor condition tardive dyskinesia, potentially fatal Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, and diabetes. These conditions may be permanent and may not disappear during a Seroquel withdrawal. For more information on Seroquel withdrawal and other serious side effects, you may wish to contact your health care provider. If you or a loved one has been injured by Seroquel withdrawal or side effect symptoms, you may wish to contact an experienced attorney who can advise you of your rights and options in a legal case.
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