Quetiapine

Quetiapine is an antipsychotic tablet used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, stocked as Quetiapine and Seroquel in 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg and 300mg strengths.

Quetiapine

Quetiapine

25/50/100/200/300mg

Quetiapine tablets in 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg and 300mg strengths, an atypical antipsychotic used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, available in a range of pack sizes.

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Seroquel

Quetiapine

25/50/100/200/300mg

Seroquel tablets contain quetiapine and are used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; the strengths stocked are 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg and 300mg.

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What quetiapine is used for

Quetiapine belongs to the atypical antipsychotics, a group of medicines that calm overactive signalling in the brain. It works by blocking receptors for dopamine and serotonin, two of the chemical messengers that carry signals between nerve cells. It is used for schizophrenia, easing hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that are not there) and muddled thinking, and for bipolar disorder, where it steadies both the agitated high phases and the lows. It can also be added to other treatment for depression that has not lifted on its own.

How quetiapine tablets are taken

Swallow a tablet with water; food makes little difference with this form. Doses are spaced through the day at set times, and many people take the largest one in the evening because drowsiness is common. Keeping to the same times each day holds the level in the body steady. Treatment starts at a low strength and is stepped up gradually — 25mg and 50mg tablets usually come first, with higher strengths later on.

Quetiapine or Seroquel

The shop sells quetiapine tablets under two names, in the same five strengths: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg and 300mg. Quetiapine tablets use the ingredient's name and generic Seroquel uses the original brand name, so the name on the pack is what changes. A 100mg tablet holds the same amount of quetiapine on either page. Both sit in the shop's mental health range.

Side effects, common and serious

Most people meet drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth and constipation first. Quetiapine can lower blood pressure, so getting up quickly may bring a head rush. Appetite usually grows and weight follows over the first few months. The everyday effects mostly ease as the body adjusts, but appetite and weight changes can stay.

Three things need urgent treatment: a high fever with stiff muscles and confusion, uncontrolled movements of the face or tongue, and unusual thirst with frequent urination.

Other medicines that interact

Sleeping tablets, anxiety medicines and opioid painkillers stack up with quetiapine's sedative effect, and blood pressure medicines can deepen the dip on standing. Some antifungal and antibiotic medicines change how quickly the body clears quetiapine, which can strengthen or weaken its effect.

Sources

  1. Quetiapine: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / U.S. National Library of Medicine
  2. DailyMed - SEROQUEL- quetiapine tablet, film coated — DailyMed
Where can I order Quetiapine for delivery in Hong Kong?

Quetiapine can be ordered online with delivery to Hong Kong. The range is plain Quetiapine tablets and generic Seroquel, both in 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg and 300mg. Tracked courier delivery to Hong Kong takes 5 to 9 business days and comes with online tracking.

How much do Quetiapine products cost in Hong Kong?

Each of the two quetiapine products has its own price per pack, shown on its page in HKD or your selected currency; larger packs usually cost less per unit.

Do I need a prescription to order Quetiapine?

PockDose does not ask you to upload a prescription when you order quetiapine. See the ordering FAQ for details.

What are the brand names for quetiapine?

Seroquel is a brand name of quetiapine, which is also sold as Quel, Atrolak and Biquelle. Here, quetiapine can be bought online as generic Seroquel and quetiapine tablets. These are generics, not the original brand.

How long does quetiapine take to work?

Drowsiness usually comes on soon after a dose, but the effects on mood and thoughts take longer — days at first and often a few weeks before the full benefit shows. Treatment is built up gradually rather than judged on the first few days.

Can I drink alcohol with quetiapine?

Alcohol adds to the drowsiness and dizziness quetiapine already causes, and the two together can leave you unsteady, with a faster heartbeat and lower blood pressure. Concentration suffers as well, so driving or using machinery after drinking is risky.

What is the difference between Quetiapine and Seroquel?

Same medicine, different name. Seroquel is the original brand name for quetiapine, so both listings hold the same active ingredient in the same tablet form and the same strengths, from 25mg up to 300mg. Only the name changes.

Can I stop quetiapine suddenly?

Stopping abruptly can bring trouble sleeping, nausea, headache and a return of the symptoms the medicine was steadying, so doses are usually reduced in steps instead. Coming off it in one go is more likely to bring those effects than a gradual reduction.

Is quetiapine a sleeping tablet?

No. Quetiapine is used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and its drowsiness is a side effect rather than the point of the medicine. It is often noticeable in the first weeks of treatment and settles for many people afterwards.