Seroquel (quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic used to manage symptoms associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This prescription medication is administered orally and should only be taken as indicated by your doctor. Do not stop taking Seroquel even if you begin to feel better unless directed to by your doctor. If you abruptly stop taking Seroquel, you can experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
Nausea
If you stop taking Seroquel without consent of your physician, you can experience nausea. Nausea can be uncomfortable and can be accompanied by additional stomach-related side effects such as stomach pain. Nausea due to Seroquel withdrawal can be mild to severe and may be exacerbated by participating in motion activities, such as riding in a car or walking.
Vomiting
A patient who abruptly stops taking Seroquel without consulting a physician can experience vomiting as a withdrawal symptom, according to a report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Vomiting can cause you to experience involuntary stomach muscle spasms that lead to vomiting.
Insomnia
The abrupt cessation of Seroquel can cause sleeping difficulties, according to Medline Plus from the National Institutes of Health. You can have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night. If that occurs, you can develop increased daytime drowsiness or fatigue, which can interfere with your ability to complete responsibilities associated with work or school.
Gradual Cessation
Speak with your doctor before you stop treatment with this medication. Your doctor will likely recommend a gradual dose decrease to help wean you off of this medication and avoid the development of the withdrawal symptoms of nausea, vomiting or insomnia.
