Seroquel (Quetiapine): online prescription management for depression, bipolar disorder, & schizophrenia

With Talkspace Psychiatry, you’ll start with a brief assessment. You’ll be matched with a psychiatric clinician based on your needs and discuss the symptoms you’re experiencing over a live video session. From there, your provider will prescribe you a treatment plan that may include a prescription for Seroquel. If you were prescribed Seroquel or another medication, you can go to a local pharmacy to pick it up.

Seroquel is most commonly taken as a table 1-3 times a day with or without food. There are both extended-release tablets as well as fast-acting. Tablets should be swallowed whole; do not crush, spit, or chew these pills. With that said, the form, dosage, and frequency will depend on your mental health condition and your prescribed treatment plan from your clinician. Experiment with what works best for you, eating a light meal before you take your medication may help. Your doctor will help you determine the most effective dose over time.

When taking Seroquel and its generic form, Quetiapine, it’s important to follow exactly your clinician’s prescribed direction. Common side effects of Seroquel are often mild, but can include dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth, increased appetite, constipation, weight gain, headache, irritability, and more. Seroquel can also cause blood pressure changes in some people when taking it. It may cause higher blood pressure in children and teens while adults may get lower blood pressure. 

Be sure to get immediate medical attention if you experience adverse effects like fainting, seizures, falling, vision changes (blurred vision), flu-like symptoms, fever, sweating, painful and long-lasting erections, uncontrolled movement, rash, hives, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, or anything medically alarming.

Seroquel is a type of atypical antipsychotic drug that changes brain chemical activities to help someone think clearly and positively. It can reduce hallucinations, improve concentration, and enhance thoughts, moods, and behaviors. It’s used to treat manic and depressive bipolar disorder episodes and schizophrenia.

While Seroquel is sometimes prescribed as an off-label sleep aid, it’s not recommended or FDA-approved for sleep disorders like insomnia. Get medical advice from your doctor on whether it may be right for you.

Seroquel was not originally indicated for anxiety, but some research suggests it can be effective in treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The drug balances chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) in the brain, which can help treat panic attacks and feelings of anxiety.

• Seroquel is not considered addictive and is non-habit-forming. It’s not a controlled substance, although it’s recommended to consult a doctor before discontinuing use as withdrawal symptoms have been identified in some people who stop taking this drug. 

There are several different medications your psychiatrist may prescribe for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or depression.

Other medications for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder include:

• Lithium
• Abilify (Aripiprazole)
• Depakote (divalproex sodium)
• Topamax (Topiramate)
• Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other medications for depression include:

• Lexapro (Escitalopram)
• Zoloft (Sertraline)
• Celexa (Citalopram)
• Prozac (Fluoxetine)
• Remeron (Mirtazapine)