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Is Quetiapine Fumarat 50 MG Safe? It Is Making My Husband Very Sleepy Where He Can't Function

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Latrobe, PA
January 21, 2024
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Seroquel (quetiapine) can cause drowsiness as a common side effect. It's important to discuss this with your husband's doctor, as they can provide guidance on managing this side effect or adjusting the dosage. Here are some key points about Seroquel:

- Common Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, constipation Show Full Answer

Seroquel (quetiapine) can cause drowsiness as a common side effect. It's important to discuss this with your husband's doctor, as they can provide guidance on managing this side effect or adjusting the dosage. Here are some key points about Seroquel:

- Common Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, constipation, weakness, abdominal pain, low blood pressure when standing, upper respiratory tract infections, weight gain, increased liver enzymes, heartburn.
- Serious Side Effects: Increased risk of death in older adults with dementia, metabolic changes, low blood count, low blood pressure, hypersensitivity reactions.

For more details, visit: [Seroquel — RxList](https://www.rxlist.com/seroquel-drug.htm).

July 19, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes it's supposed to be safe. My husband takes it before bed at night 12.5 mg. He used to also take it in the AM but it was making him very tired during the day and was sleeping about 17 hours a day. It's not enough that the regular Parkinson's meds already make him tired, he doesn't need any added sleepiness. My husband does sleep a lot during the day.

January 22, 2024

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