Seroquel is a medication used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia (mental illness characterized by hallucinations and delusions) and mood disorders like bipolar disease (mental illness consisting of depression and mania).
Side Effects
According to the Mayo Clinic, side effects of Seroquel are confusion, sleepiness, confusion and chills. You should go see your doctor if you have these symptoms.
Dose
Seroquel is available in tablet form. According to Drug Information Online, dosage depends on the severity of your psychiatric symptoms, so you should take Seroquel as your doctor recommends.
Use
You can take Seroquel with or without food, according to the Mayo Clinic. You should not swallow, crush or tamper with the medication in any way, because this can interfere with Seroquel's effectiveness.
Precautions
Before taking Seroquel, you should inform your doctor about any allergies, medications you are taking and medical history.
Overdose
According to the Drug Information Index, you should seek help if you overdose on Seroquel. Symptoms of Seroquel overdose include fainting, rapid heart rate and drowsiness.
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