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Seraquel

Seraquel is a common misspelling of Seroquel (quetiapine).

What is Seroquel (Seraquel)?

Seroquel (Seraquel) is a prescription medication approved to treat both the depressive episodes and acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder. Although the exact way that Seroquel (Seraquel) works is not known, it is thought to work by regulating the balance of chemicals in the brain. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses are thought to be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. These imbalances may cause the symptoms that you experience with bipolar disorder. At this time, health care providers and scientists are not sure what causes these imbalances.

Seroquel (Seraquel) may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or decreased vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Seroquel (Seraquel) with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

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