It is best to take this medicine without food or with a light meal (approximately 300 calories)
Grapefruit can interfere with the metabolism of certain drugs, including bipolar medications
Grapefruit can get in the way of several kinds of prescription medicines
Not an exclusive list of medications that may interact with
Quetiapine comes in two forms:
Apart from this, you can eat and drink normally while taking quetiapine
[1] The effect is most studied with grapefruit and grapefruit juice, [1]
According to the FDA, the below is a sampling of drugs that can interact with grapefruit juice: Statins, which lower cholesterol, including Zocor
lower back or side pain
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
After Day 5: Further dose adjustments in may be made in increments of no greater than 100 mg/day
Quetiapine can cause constipation, an upset stomach, and stomach pain
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
At low doses (50 mg per day), quetiapine has well-demonstrated hypnotic and sedative effects attributable to histamine 1-receptor blockade
Sulfoxidation and oxidation are the main metabolic pathways of this drug
It is also known by the trade names Atrolak, Biquelle, Seroquel, Tenprolide and Zaluron
Avoid alcohol while taking quetiapine (Seroquel) because it can worsen side effects (e
This condition Interactions with grapefruit can occur with common and important medications - such as those that lower cholesterol, treat high blood pressure, or even those that fight cancer
With midrange doses (300 mg per day), mood effects are Here are examples of some types of drugs that grapefruit juice can cause problems (interact) with: Some statin drugs to lower cholesterol, such as Zocor (simvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin)
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Apart from this, you can eat and drink normally while taking quetiapine
Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, and weight gain
Constipation, drowsiness, upset stomach, tiredness, weight gain, blurred vision, or dry mouth may occur