Additional evidence of the abuse potential of quetiapine.
Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic agent approved by the FDA for the treatment of schizophrenia, acute mania, and bipolar depression. Recently, reports of medication abuse, particularly intranasal and i.v. abuse, have been described. Three cases of oral misuse of quetiapine are presented and clinical implications are discussed. Clinicians should exercise caution when prescribing quetiapine to patients at risk for substance abuse.
Reeves
Roy R
RR
G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, USA. roy.reeves@med.va.gov
Brister
James C
JC
D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D003987:Dibenzothiazepines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D000069348:Quetiapine Fumarate; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology*
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D003987:Dibenzothiazepines; D000069348:Quetiapine Fumarate