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Can you develop a tolerance to Seroquel?
Developing Tolerance Seroquel can make life more bearable for people who have severe mental illnesses. People without mental illnesses may find that the drug helps them experience feelings of pleasure and relaxation. The more they abuse the drug, the more prone they are to developing tolerance.
Does quetiapine stop working over time?
If you stop taking quetiapine suddenly, you may also have trouble sleeping or trouble staying asleep, or have nausea or vomiting. If you miss doses or don’t take the drug on schedule: Your medication may not work as well or may stop working completely.
Can you take Seroquel for a long time?
Schizophrenia requires long-term treatment. Do not stop taking quetiapine, even when you feel better. With input from you, your health care provider will assess how long you will need to take the medicine. Missing doses of quetiapine may increase your risk for a relapse in your symptoms.
Why is it important to give Seroquel time to build up?
When taking Seroquel as prescribed, it is important to give the medication time to build up in the body so that it can evenly manage brain chemistry.
Who should not take Seroquel extended-release?
The extended-release form of Seroquel should not be given to anyone younger than 18 years. Note: In general, seniors or children, people with certain medical conditions (such as liver or kidney problems, heart disease, diabetes, seizures) or people who take other medications are more at risk of developing a wider range of side effects.
How do you know if you have taken Seroquel?
Blood, saliva, urine, and hair tests can all indicate when a person has taken Seroquel, especially if the drug is not taken regularly as a prescription and instead abused to get high.
How long does it take for Seroquel to leave your system?
After 12 hours, one dose of Seroquel will be almost eliminated from the body. After 1.5 days, Seroquel will be metabolized entirely out of your system. The drug becomes bioavailable 1.5 hours after it is taken orally.