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Seroquel Usage
Seroquel
®
(
quetiapine fumarate
) is used for the treatment of
schizophrenia
and
bipolar disorder
. It is an
atypical antipsychotic
medication that can improve symptoms of these mental illnesses and help prevent relapses (worsening of the conditions).
On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend Seroquel for something other than the conditions discussed in this article. This is called an "
off-label
" use. Examples of off-label Seroquel uses include the treatment of:
Behavior problems in elderly people with
dementia
Other behavior problems
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
(
OCD
).
Since not much is known about Seroquel usage in children, the medication is not approved for treating
bipolar disorder in children
or
childhood schizophrenia
.
(Click
Seroquel Uses
for more information about Seroquel usage and to learn more about the
symptoms of schizophrenia
and
bipolar
disorder.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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