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Yes. Trazodone® and Seroquel® are different classes of medications entirely, but both can be used at low doses as a sleep aid in people with Bipolar disorder.
Trazodone is an older, weak antidepressant with strong sedating side-effects, used almost exclusively as a sleep aid. It has no mood stabilizing properties.
Seroquel is an antipsychotic medication that also has sedating side-effects, and is often used as a mood stabilizer, anti-anxiety agent, or sleep aid for people with bipolar disorder. Seroquel is also sometimes used to potentiate antidepressants. It is not necessary to be psychotic to benefit from this medication; in fact, many people who take Seroquel have never been psychotic.
Trazodone is available as an inexpensive generic. Seroquel is available by brand name only, and can be expensive. The manufacturer's patent is set to expire sometime in 2012.
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What is the pregnancy risk category for seroquel?
Is there are risk of a baby to be born with defects if the father is bipolar and taking seroquel which is a psychotic Is there are risk of a baby to be born with defects if the father is bipolar and taking seroquel which is a psychotic
How does seroquel differ from zyprexa?
Seroquel ( Quetiapine) and Zyprexa (Olanzapine) are both Antipsychotics but Zyprexa is also an antimanic. Zyprexa is indicated for the treatment of bipolar disorder where as Seroquel is not.
Is 50 mg trazadone as strong as 50 mg seroquel?
No, 50 mg of trazodone is not considered as strong as 50 mg of Seroquel (quetiapine). Trazodone is primarily an antidepressant and is often used for sleep, while Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic that can also be used for mood stabilization and anxiety. The two medications have different mechanisms of action and effects, making direct comparisons of strength challenging. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice regarding medications.
What is serequel?
seroquel or sarahs are a drug used for anxiety, bipolar, or insomnia.
How is seroquel used for ADD?
Seroquel is an anti-psychotic used mainly in the treatment of bipolar disorder. If an ADHD individual is suffering from bipolar mania, this will help them stay more even throughout the period indirectly helping their ADHD (by lessening the symptoms of bipolar). Seroquel is not used for ADHD; it is used to treat bipolar disorders.
Can you take another medicine for bipolar instead of seroquel?
There is an algorithm that your doctor probably follows. Everyone fills in a different drug-profile. But, yes there is other medications for Bipolar disorder. The benefit of quetiapine (seroquel) is that can be prescribed for lows and ups (depression and mania) in bipolar disorder. Other drugs are lamotrigine (lamictal), lithium, aripiprazole, risperidone, carbamazepine, olanzapine, clozapine, ziprasidone, fluoxetine combined with olanzapine (symbyax, specially for bipolar depression).
What is serequial?
Seroquel is an anti-psychotic drug used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Where can you get Seroquel?
prescription by doctor for bipolar cosies and other mental health disorders that require a mood stabilizer
Is sertraline an maoi?
No it does not. Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic which is used for bipolar disorder and psychosis and other conditions. It has no relation to MAO B inhibitors
What if someone is misdiagnosed with Bipolar disorder- are there negative effects of a non bipolar person taking bipolar medications?
That all depends on the medication. Different medicines used to treat bipolar are often used for many other purposes. Tegretol, for example, is sometimes prescribed for bipolar but is also used to treat certain kinds of headaches. Seroquel, as another popular example, is often used for sleep or for depression.
Is lithium neurontin and seroquel xr the best combination for a bipolar person?
The combination of lithium, Neurontin (gabapentin), and Seroquel XR (quetiapine) can be effective for some individuals with bipolar disorder, as lithium is a well-established mood stabilizer, and Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic that can help with mood stabilization and reduce episodes of mania or depression. However, the effectiveness of this combination varies from person to person, and Neurontin is not typically a first-line treatment for bipolar disorder. It's crucial for anyone with bipolar disorder to work closely with their healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate treatment strategy based on their specific symptoms and history.
Can seroquel be used for bowel trouble?
You failed to mention what the 'bowel trouble' was. Seroquel (dibenzothiazepine) is a medication prescribed for acute mania in bipolar 1 disorder. One of seroquel's side-effects is constipation and heartburn (reflux). So, it would be in your best interest to discuss the matter with your psychiatrist.
