What medications affect the same neurotransmitters in the same way as quetiapine but without the sedation and tardive dyskinesia side effects?
What medications are similar to quetiapine but without it's side effects?
Question posted by gejn2718 on 4 days ago
Last updated on 15 June 2025 (4 days ago) by WildcatVet
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Hi, gejn2818!
Quetiapine is an antipsychotic medication where TD can be more of an issue but unfortunately this type of medication is often prescribed just because of it's sedating side effects. So are trazodone and mirtazapine but they are antidepressants and may be somewhat less sedating. It also depends on how you respond to the different medications. It's kind of a trial and error situation.
But was it prescribed for you for sleep or for a different disorder? If you need the antipsychotic type of medication (like for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, treatment resistant depression, etc.) you're not going to find many that don't come with these types of side effects.
Google a list of antidepressants or antipsychotics and you can use the alphabet at the top of the page
to find a medication. Go to side effects and look at the professional info. It'll show you the percentage of people who experience any given side effects.
Of course, you can always speak to your doctor or your pharmacist for professional advice.
Regards and good luck.
Wildcat
Related topics
depression, tardive dyskinesia, sedation, quetiapine, side effect, medication, neurotransmitter
Further information
- Quetiapine uses and safety info
- Quetiapine prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Quetiapine (detailed)
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