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Registered Nurse at Baptist Health Bethesda Hospital

Seroquel is an antipsychotic medication that helps treat mental health conditions (Cleveland Clinic, n.d). This medication helps to balance the levels of dopamine and serotonin in the brain, helping to regulate one’s mood, behaviors and thoughts. (Cleveland Clinic, n.d). This medication is indicated for patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar I and II disorder (Cleveland Clinic, n.d) Most common adverse effect of this medication are dizziness, abdominal pain, constipation, postural hypotension, trouble sleeping (Cleveland Clinic, n.d). It is important to monitor for the adverse effect and make sure a provider is aware of any adverse effect and how the patient is adapting to the medication. Reference Quetiapine (Seroquel): Uses & side effects. Cleveland Clinic. (n.d.). https://lnkd.in/eh-uwjVU 

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