Comparing Seroquel vs Thorazine
Seroquel | Thorazine |
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Seroquel (quetiapine) | Thorazine (chlorpromazine) |
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Prescription only
Seroquel is an antipsychotic that helps to calm and relieve psychotic thoughts. It is often given because it is quite sedating; however, care is needed because it also lowers blood pressure... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hiccups, Mania, Light Sedation, Nausea/Vomiting, Opiate Withdrawal, Porphyria, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Tetanus. Thorazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Related suggestions Schizophrenia
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More about Seroquel (quetiapine) | More about Thorazine (chlorpromazine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Seroquel has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 677 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Thorazine has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 42 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Seroquel side effects in more detail. |
See also: Thorazine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other quetiapine brands include: Seroquel XR |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
6 hours |
31 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 708 drugs are known to interact with Seroquel:
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A total of 718 drugs are known to interact with Thorazine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
September 26, 1997 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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