• While Seroquel is the brand name for quetiapine, this page focuses on quetiapine. Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic that is prescribed to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

  On February 27, 2009, internal documents were released showing that AstraZeneca hid unfavorable studies of Seroquel, specifically a connection to weight gain and diabetes.New York Times: Drug Maker’s E-Mail Released in Seroquel Lawsuit (February 27, 2009)Wall Street Journal: FDA Panel to Consider Wider Use of Schizophrenia Drug Seroquel (March 3, 2009)

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  1. Marketed by AstraZeneca
  2. Brand Names: Seroquel
  3. An atypical antipsychotic
  4. Treats: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
  5. Not classified as controlled substance

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  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor before taking Seroquel (Quetiapine).

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