SEROQUEL XR FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA
Once-daily Seroquel is now available, in strengths 50mg, 200mg, 300mg and 400mg.
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Day 1 |
Day 2 |
Day 3 |
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300mg |
600mg |
Up to 800mg |
No discontinuation occurs during dose escalation period.
Improvement is seen at week 6 at 600mg or 800mg doses, including aggression, depression.
Most notable side effects are drowsiness, dizziness, , dry mouth and increase in blood sugar.
Caution in elderly patients with dementia because of increased mortality.