SEROQUEL XR FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA

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Once-daily Seroquel is now available, in strengths 50mg, 200mg, 300mg and 400mg.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

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.