Is Seroquel Prescribed As Often As Prozac?
Pronounced: (kweh-TIE-ah-peen)
Uses
This medication is used with or without other medications to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia). Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.
This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and...
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Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: QUETIAPINE SUSTAINED-RELEASE - ORAL Pronounced: (kweh-TIE-ah-peen) Uses This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood... Read more »
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