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Saraquil
Were you looking for information about Seroquel? Saraquil is a common misspelling of Seroquel.
Seroquel® (quetiapine fumarate) is a prescription medicine that is approved for treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is not quite clear how Seroquel works, but it is known that it can lessen and block the effects of certain chemicals in the brain. Some of the common side effects of Seroquel include a dry mouth, drowsiness, and headaches. There is currently no generic version of Seroquel available.
(To read the full eMedTV article about this medication, click Seroquel. This article covers how the drug works, dosing information, possible side effects, and more. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD