Yes, you can get a quetiapine (the generic) or Seroquel (the brand name) prescription or refill online after a video visit with a Sesame provider. During the visit, your provider will discuss your health history, current medications, and current symptoms to determine if quetiapine (Seroquel) is a good choice for you.

If approved, your provider can send your quetiapine (Seroquel) prescription to a local pharmacy or to an online pharmacy for home delivery. Prescriptions are at the discretion of the provider.

No, quetiapine (Seroquel) is only available by prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

Are you looking for a prescription? Schedule an online appointment today and meet with a provider to determine if quetiapine (Seroquel) is a good option for you. If approved, your prescription can be sent to a local pharmacy for same-day pickup.

The most common side effects caused by quetiapine (Seroquel) include dry mouth, tiredness, dizziness, constipation, weakness, abdominal pain, weight gain, increased liver enzymes, sore throat, and lack of energy.

Quetiapine can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, especially in young adults with depression. Alert your prescriber immediately if you have changes in thoughts and behaviors.

If quetiapine is abruptly stopped, it can cause withdrawal syndrome. This can cause anxiety, sweating, agitation, muscle pain, involuntary movements, dizziness, tremors, and changes in body temperature. If you need to stop taking quetiapine, your prescriber will gradually lower your dose to prevent withdrawal symptoms.

Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an antipsychotic used to treat mental health disorders. It can be used for depression, bipolar depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

It is sometimes prescribed off-label for other conditions, including general anxiety disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and agitation, aggression, or psychosis associated with dementia.

Some providers prescribe quetiapine (Seroquel) off-label to treat insomnia when other medications do not work or cannot be used. It is recommended to use the lowest effective dose, as higher dosages usually cause more side effects.

Immediate-release quetiapine (Seroquel) is typically started at 25 to 100mg for insomnia. Your provider may increase your dosage based on how well you tolerate the medication, and it’s affect on your sleep.

Extended-release quetiapine (Seroquel XR) is typically started at 50mg at bedtime and increased as tolerated. Follow your provider's recommendations on taking quetiapine.

Quetiapine (Seroquel) can interact with other medications. Tell your provider about all medications you take, including prescription medications, vitamins, supplements, and herbal medications.

The following medications can interact with Seroquel:

• Alcohol
• Opioid pain medicines
• Antidepressants
• Antibiotics
• Medications that cause drowsiness
• Medications that can affect heart rhythm
• Seizure medications
• Diabetic medications

Quetiapine (Seroquel) is not safe for everyone. Quetiapine should be used with caution if you have the following conditions:

• Older adults with dementia
• Young adults with depression
• Liver disease
• Seizures
• A risk of falling
• Heart disease
• Heart rhythm problems
• Parkinson’s disease
• Obesity
• Diabetes

If you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding, it is important to talk with your provider about using quetiapine. While it is necessary to treat mental health conditions during and after pregnancy, your provider may recommend an alternate medication.

The dosage of quetiapine (Seroquel) will depend on your health needs, current medications, health history, and how well you tolerate quetiapine.

For adults with schizophrenia, the starting dose is 25 mg twice a day. Your provider will increase your dosage over several days until you reach a maintenance dose. Older adults will have their dose increased more slowly and will have a lower maintenance dose.

Bipolar mania is initially started at 50 mg twice a day, while bipolar depression is initially dosed at 50mg at bedtime. In both conditions, the dose will gradually be increased over several days.

Do not stop taking quetiapine or adjust your dosage without speaking with your provider first.