Increase in weight (weight gain): Weight gain has been seen in patients who take SEROQUEL XR so you and your healthcare provider should check your weight regularly.

Tardive dyskinesia: Tell your healthcare provider about any movements you cannot control in your face, tongue, or other body parts. These may be signs of a serious condition. Tardive dyskinesia may not go away, even if you stop taking SEROQUEL XR. Tardive dyskinesia may also start after you stop taking SEROQUEL XR.

Orthostatic hypotension (decreased blood pressure): lightheadedness or fainting caused by a sudden change in heart rate and blood pressure when rising too quickly from a sitting or lying position.

Increases in blood pressure: reported in children and teenagers. Your healthcare provider should check blood pressure in children and adolescents before starting SEROQUEL XR and during therapy. SEROQUEL XR is not approved for patients under 18 years of age.

Low white blood cell count

Cataracts

Seizures

Abnormal thyroid tests: Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your thyroid hormone level.

Increases in prolactin levels: Your healthcare provider may do blood test to check your prolactin levels.

Increases in liver enzymes: Your healthcare provider may do blood test to check your liver enzyme levels.

Long lasting and painful erection

Difficulty swallowing

Common possible side effects with SEROQUEL XR include:

drowsiness

dry mouth

constipation

dizziness

increased appetite

upset stomach

weight gain

fatigue

disturbance in speech and language

abdominal pain

stuffy nose

These are not all the possible side effects of SEROQUEL XR. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

How should I store SEROQUEL XR?

Store SEROQUEL XR at room temperature, between 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C).

Keep SEROQUEL XR and all medicines out of the reach of children.

General information about SEROQUEL XR

Do not take SEROQUEL unless your healthcare provider has prescribed it for you for your condition. Do not share SEROQUEL XR with other people, even if they have the same condition. It may harm them.

This Medication Guide provides a summary of important information about SEROQUEL XR. For more information about SEROQUEL XR, talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist or call 1-800-236-9933. You can ask your healthcare provider for information about SEROQUEL XR that is written for health professionals.
What are the ingredients in SEROQUEL XR?
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Inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium citrate, hypromellose, and magnesium stearate. The film coating for all SEROQUEL XR tablets contain hypromellose, polyethylene glycol 400 and titanium dioxide. In addition yellow iron oxide (50, 200 and 300 mg tablets) and red iron oxide (50 tablets) are included in the film coating of specific strengths.
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