The Effects of Seroquel for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that exhibits extreme emotional highs and lows. Seroquel, approved by the FDA, is a medication used to treat this severe condition.顕著な副作用なしにセロクエルを使用している人もいますが、他の人は軽微または非常に深刻な悪影響を発症する可能性があります。

1. Seroquel's Purpose

   • The belief is that bipolar disorder occurs when the brain is not properly functioning due to chemical imbalances. The antidepresseant Seroquel is believed to treat the condition by normalizing the chemical imbalances located in the brain.

   Initial Treatment

   • In the beginning phase of Seroquel treatment, experiencing suicidal thoughts is possible, reports Drugs.com. The risk of having suicidal thoughts is very high in people aged 24 and younger.

   一般的な副作用

   • Seroquelによって引き起こされる最も一般的な副作用には、疲労、口の乾燥、コレステロールの増加、吐き気、便秘、体重増加、鼻の詰まり、話す問題、眠気が含まれます。

   深刻な副作用

   • Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a severe side effect of Seroquel which causes body parts to move uncontrollably, claims SeroquelXR. Usually TD worsens when the dose is increased. In some cases TD is temporary; in others it may become permanent.

   いつ停止するか

   • In very rare instances, Seroquel may lead to neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), which can be lethal.患者が高熱、硬い筋肉、震え、困惑、発汗、心拍数の変動、血圧の変化、および/または筋肉痛の兆候を示す場合は、すぐに医師に連絡してください。 The use of Seroquel must be stopped if NMS is diagnosed.