Quetiapine: a well-tolerated and effective atypical antipsychotic.
Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic, licensed in the UK for the treatment of schizophrenia. This review of published literature identifies the evidence that quetiapine is both effective and well-tolerated and highlights the particular indications in which quetiapine will be of most value to clinicians and patients.
Hellewell
Jonathan S E
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Trafford General Hospital, Moorside Unit, Davyhulme, Manchester M41 5SL.
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003987:Dibenzothiazepines / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D006966:Hyperprolactinemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D000069348:Quetiapine Fumarate; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D003987:Dibenzothiazepines; D000069348:Quetiapine Fumarate