About Seroquel Side Effects

As with other medications, the specific side effects may vary from person to person. It's important to note that the following are possible side effects; meaning not everyone taking the medication will experience them. Seroquel tends to be tolerated well in most cases and many of its potential side effects are mild and even subside after some time. Other minor side effects can be treated without difficulty. The prescribing doctor often gauges the usefulness of the medication by weighing the extent to which the symptoms are alleviated, against the user's overall tolerance of the drug.

Common side effects of Seroquel include: weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, sedation, fatigue, increased irritability, anxiousness, shakiness, headaches, increased appetite and weight gain, dry mouth and constipation. Other side effects that are less frequent consist of: abdominal and back discomfort, nausea, vomiting, heartburn and indigestion, sore throat, tremors, fever, nasal congestion, vision impairment or problems and tachycardia (rapid heart rate).

There are a number of side effects from Seroquel that are considered severe and possibly dangerous. Reactions of this kind include:excessive and rapid weight gain, involuntary muscle spasms, dizziness and fainting, constant feelings of edginess or nervousness and suicidal thoughts. Seroquel can also trigger signs and symptoms of diabetes and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. The signs of an adverse allergic reaction to the medication are skin irritations, an onset of hives, swelling, itching, trouble breathing and swallowing.

Extremely rare side effects of Seroquel include: migraines, candida infections, anemia, hemorrhoids, eczema, canker sores, nose bleeds, ringing in the ears, a change in sex drive (increased or decreased), erectile dysfunction and hypo or hyper thyroid levels. Antipsychotic drugs like Seroquel can additionally pose the possibility of conditions such as tardive dyskinesia (TD) and neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).

Prior to taking Seroquel, notify your doctor of all medications, vitamins, supplements and other over-the-counter remedies that you're on, or have taken recently as adverse reactions can occur. It's also vital to tell your doctor of any preexisting medical conditions you have, especially epilepsy, disease of the kidney, liver or heart (including heart rhythm problems, heart attack or stroke), high blood pressure or cholesterol, thyroid disorders and diabetes. Be sure to take the precise dosage of Seroquel that has been prescribed and report any side effects that you experience. Additional information regarding the side effects of Seroquel can be viewed on the links below.