Medicine For Treatment Thought Problems And Bipolar Disorder
By www.menhealthonline.biz
Seroquel is an anti-psychotic medication available only by prescription. Seroquel is the trade-name for the generic drug Quetiapine Fumarate.
Seroquel is used in the treatment of schizophrenia to control delusions, hallucinations, thought problems and difficulties connecting with reality. Seroquel may also be prescribed on a short-term basis for the treatment of mania associated with bipolar disorder.
Seroquel dosage amounts vary depending on the patient's condition and response to medication. Some patients find a relatively low dose to be effective, while others will require a much higher dose. To find the appropriate dosage for an individual, the prescribing doctor will start with a low dose and increase gradually until the desired result is achieved.
Dosage for Schizophrenia
Usually, dosages of Seroquel for the treatment of schizophrenia range from between 300 and 400 milligrams per day. This dose is divided into two or three small doses. For some patients, a low dose of 150 mg proves effective; some may exceed 400 mg, but rarely will a prescription be for more than 750 mg daily, and more than 800 mg per day has not been tested for safety. Dosing starts low and increases over a four day period to find the optimal dose. The introductory dosing schedule usually follows this protocol:
" 25 mg twice on day 1
" Gradual daily increase by 25 to 50 mg for days 2-4 (taken in 2 or 3 daily doses)
" Increases by 25-50 mg every 2 days if needed after day 5
Dosage for Bipolar Disorder
Usual dosage of Seroquel for the treatment of bipolar disorder falls between 400 and 800 mg per day. Dosing is metered and increased gradually over a period of 4 to 6 days, similar to dosing for schizophrenia. The usual dosing protocol follows:
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