Quetiapine
Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an antipsychotic for schizophrenia and acute manic episodes in bipolar I disorder. This catalogue lists Seroquel tablets as its single attached medicine.
Key points
- Dementia-related psychosis: quetiapine is not approved for this use, and elderly people treated with antipsychotics have an increased risk of death.
- Age-related finding: the label’s antidepressant studies did not show an increased risk in people over 24, and showed a reduced risk in those aged 65 and older.
What quetiapine is used for
Quetiapine is an antipsychotic listed here as Seroquel. It is used for Schizophrenia and acute manic episodes in Bipolar I Disorder. For manic episodes, the label says it may be used on its own or alongside lithium or divalproex.
