Mission Connection has released a guide on Seroquel (quetiapine), covering the conditions it treats, possible side effects, and what patients should do if they want to stop taking it.

San Juan Capistrano, United States, November 24, 2025 -- Mission Connection’s latest guide provides information on how Seroquel is used in clinical settings to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and other related conditions. Patients or family members can read the guide to learn about the efficacy of the drug, side effects, and possible alternatives.

For more information, please visit https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/mental-health/antipsychotics/seroquel/

Seroquel is the brand name for quetiapine, an FDA-approved atypical antipsychotic (AAP) medication that is often used for treating schizophrenia, acute manic episodes, acute depressive episodes, and bipolar disorder.

The medication is also approved as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder, borderline personality disorder, and OCD and may be prescribed off-label to treat generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, or psychosis associated with Parkinson’s disease. Mission Connection’s guide notes that Seroquel can also be used as a sleep aid, as it can induce drowsiness, but it is generally not recommended for this purpose.

Seroquel works by balancing dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain, thereby regulating mood, behaviors, and thoughts; the medication blocks the D1, D2, and 5-HT2 receptors and inhibits histamine and adrenergic receptors, causing a sedative effect and lowering blood pressure. Clinical trials suggest that up to 58% of patients with depression caused by bipolar disorder experience significant symptom improvement when using Seroquel, as it is known to increase the recurrence time between severe mood events.

However, Seroquel can cause side effects, the most common being dizziness and drowsiness; patients also often report weight gain, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, dry mouth, shortness of breath, constipation, and abdominal pain.

Additionally, Mission Connection’s guide notes that the medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior, which is why individuals being treated for major depressive disorders are advised to speak to their health providers before starting the medication. Seroquel can also increase the risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) when used for psychosis associated with dementia, but this is rare.

Individuals who want to avoid the side effects of Seroquel can try aripiprazole as an alternative, as it is also effective at treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. However, Mission Connection’s guide says that Seroquel can cause withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, insomnia, high blood pressure, anxiety, and mood changes when stopped abruptly; for this reason, patients are advised to gradually reduce their doses if they want to switch to a different medication.

For more details, visit https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/

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Organization: Mission Connection
Address: 30310 Rancho Viejo Rd. , San Juan Capistrano, California 92675, United States
Website: https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/

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