Seroquel
Seroquel (generically known as Quetiapine) is an antipsychotic drug used to treat acute manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder. It is also used to treat schizophrenia. Seroquel has been linked to an increased risk of diabetes and blood sugar disorders including hyperglycemia.
Hyperglycemia can lead to cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, coma, and even death. Diabetes mellitus
can cause erectile dysfunction, blindness, and gangrene. Recent studies have shown that people taking
Seroquel are 3.4 times more likely to develop diabetes than patients taking other medications.
Other side effects of Seroquel include neuroleptic malignant syndrome (which is characterized by fever and muscle rigidity) and uncontrollable movements.
Seroquel, an antipsychotic medication manufactured by AstraZeneca, is an oral drug that manages symptoms
of bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia including delusions, hallucinations, social withdrawal, lack
of energy, apathy, thought disorder, and inability to express emotion.
If you experience any of the following symptoms you should seek medical attention immediately because
they could be signs of more serious side effects of Seroquel: - fever
- sweating
- severe muscle stiffness
- confusion
- fast or irregular heartbeats
Seroquel in the News
[ SEROQUEL: Madison St. Clair Record] Aug-2-07: Two separate suits filed in federal court July 27 against AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals claim that users of Seroquel developed diabetes mellitus.
[ SEROQUEL: LAS] Jul-09-07: In-depth report alleges Seroquel is being widely prescribed "off-label" -- where the drug's safety and effectiveness have not been proven -- to prisoners.
[ SEROQUEL: Boston.com ] Jul-01-07: Antipsychotic drugs, like Seroquel, issued to inmates can have serious side effects including neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), Tardive dyskenisia, high blood sugar and diabetes.
[ SEROQUEL: LAS ] Apr-23-07: The makers of the anti-psychotic drug, Seroquel are being called to the carpet for a host of issues ranging from alleged promotion of the drug to doctors for off-label purposes, to the rising incidents of diabetes and high blood pressure in patients with little or no history of the condition.
[ SEROQUEL: NewsInferno ] Feb-27-07: Older, conventional antipsychotic medications pose a similar risk of death to elderly patients as atypical class drugs such as Seroquel.
[ SEROQUEL: Bloomberg ] Feb-13-07: AstraZeneca has been sued by almost 10,000 people in the U.S. over claimed injuries from defects in the company's antipsychotic drug Seroquel.