Who can take quetiapine
Most adults aged 18 years and over can take quetiapine.
Who may not be able to take quetiapine
Quetiapine is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before starting to take it if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to quetiapine or any other medicine
- have a heart problem such as an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
- have low blood pressure (hypotension)
- have had a stroke or are at high risk of having a stroke
- have ever had problems controlling the movements of your tongue, mouth and face
- have ever had a rare condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (symptoms include a high temperature, muscle stiffness, sweating, anxiety and excess saliva)
- have Parkinson's disease or dementia
- have ever had low levels of white blood cells
- have diabetes
- have epilepsy or have ever had a seizure or fit
- have liver problems
- have had a blood clot or someone else in your family has a history of blood clots
- have ever had sleep apnoea, where you stop breathing for short periods during sleep
- have ever had a condition where you cannot completely empty your bladder (urinary retention)
- have an enlarged prostate (benign prostate enlargement)
- have eye problems such as glaucoma