Seroquel XR tablets 50mg, 150mg, 200mg, 300mg, 400mg Quetiapine

How does Seroquel XR work? What will it do for me?

Quetiapine extended release belongs to the class of medications known as atypical antipsychotics. It is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations (seeing or hearing things which are not there), fixed false beliefs, unusual suspiciousness, or emotional withdrawal.
Quetiapine extended release is also used to treat manic and depressive episodes of bipolar disorder. As well, it can be used to treat major depressive disorder (commonly known as depression) for people who cannot take other antidepressant medications, or for whom other antidepressant medications did not work.

Quetiapine extended release works by regulating the imbalances of certain chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. Quetiapine extended release is not a cure for your condition but it can help manage your symptoms and help you feel better. It will take time to feel better and some symptoms may start to improve slowly over the first few weeks of starting quetiapine extended release.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.

How should I use Seroquel XR?

The recommended starting dose for adults with schizophrenia or bipolar mania is 300 mg of quetiapine extended release taken once a day in the evening. Doses of quetiapine extended release to treat schizophrenia or bipolar mania usually range from 400 mg to 800 mg per day depending on the person's response. The safety of using doses greater than 800 mg per day has not been established.
People currently being treated with divided doses of quetiapine (immediate release formulation) for the treatment of schizophrenia may be switched to quetiapine extended release at an equal total daily dose taken once a day in the evening.