It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Psyquel before taking it.
What is Psyquel
Psyquel is an antipsychotic medicine. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain. Psyquel is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old. Psyquel is used to treat bipolar disorder in adults and children who are at least 10 years old. Psyquel is also used together with antidepressant medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults. Extended-release Psyquel (Seroquel XR) is for use only in adults and should not be given to anyone younger than 18 years old. Psyquel may also be used for purposes not listed in Psyquel guide.
Psyquel side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive, more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Call your doctor at once if you have:
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors;
twitching or uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs;
mask-like appearance of the face, trouble swallowing, problems with speech;
breast swelling or discharge (in men or women), missed menstrual periods, impotence, loss of libido;
blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights; or
sudden weakness or ill feeling, fever, chills, cold or flu symptoms, cough, sore throat, red or swollen gums, painful mouth sores, skin sores, trouble breathing.
Common side effects may include:
dizziness, drowsiness, loss of energy, tired feeling;
increased appetite, weight gain;
dry mouth; or
nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or discomfort, constipation.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Psyquel dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Schizophrenia:
Immediate-release tablets: Initial Dose: 25 mg orally twice a day. The dosage may be increased in increments of 25 to 50 mg two times a day or three times a day on the second and third days. By the fourth day a dosage range of 300 mg to 400 mg daily (divided into 2 or 3 doses a day) may be achieved. Additional dosage adjustments (increases or decreases) of 25 to 50 mg twice a day may be made, as needed. However, at least 2 days should pass between the additional dosage adjustments. Efficacy in schizophrenia has been reported with doses ranging from 150 to 750 mg/day. Maximum clinical effect has been reported at 300 mg/day. The safety of doses above 800 mg/day has not been evaluated in clinical trials. Extended-release tablets: Initial dose: 300 mg orally once daily without food or with a light meal. Maintenance dose: 400 to 800 mg orally once daily depending on response and tolerance. Maximum dose: Doses above 800 mg daily have not been studied. The dosage of the extended-release tablets may be increased in increments of up to 300 mg daily at intervals as short as 1 day. The efficacy of Psyquel in long-term use (over 6 weeks) has not been studied in clinical trials. Patients who respond favorably to Psyquel may be continued on the lowest dose which is effective in maintaining their remission. Patients should be periodically reassessed to determine their need for maintenance treatment.
Usual Adult Dose for Bipolar Disorder:
Immediate-release tablets: Mania associated with bipolar I disorder as monotherapy or as adjunct therapy to lithium or divalproex: Initial Dose: 50 mg orally twice a day The dose may be increased to 200 mg orally twice daily on day 4 in increments of up to 50 mg twice daily. Further dosage adjustments up to 800 mg per day by day 6 should be in increments of no greater than 200 mg/day. Data has been reported to indicate that the majority of patients responded between 400 mg per day to 800 mg per day. The safety of doses above 800 mg per day has not been evaluated in clinical trials. Immediate-release tablets: Depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder: Initial dose: 50 mg orally once a day The dose may be increased to reach 300 mg orally once a day by day 4. Some patients may require a further increase to 600 mg once a day by increasing the daily dose to 400 mg on day 5 and 600 mg on day 8 of treatment. Efficacy was demonstrated in this patient population at both 300 mg and 600 mg per day. However, no additional benefit was observed in patients receiving 600 mg per day as compared to those patients receiving 300 mg per day. Extended-release tablets: Bipolar Depression: (Depressive Episodes Associated with Bipolar Disorder) Usual dose for Acute Treatment: administer orally once daily in the evening starting with 50 mg per day and increasing doses to reach 300 mg per day by day 4. Recommended Dosing Schedule: Day 1 - 50 mg, Day 2 - 100, mg, Day 3 - 200 mg, & Day 4 - 300 mg Bipolar Mania: Usual dose for Acute Monotherapy or Adjunct Therapy (with lithium or divalproex): administer orally once daily in the evening starting with 300 mg on day 1, 600 mg on day 2, and adjust between 400 mg and 800 mg per day thereafter depending on the clinical response and tolerance of the individual patient. Bipolar Maintenance: Continue treatment at the dosage required to maintain symptom remission. While there is no body of evidence available to specifically address how long patients should remain on Psyquel extended-release tablets, maintenance of efficacy in Bipolar I Disorder has been demonstrated with Psyquel (administered orally twice daily totaling 400 to 800 mg per day) as adjunct therapy to lithium or divalproex. Generally, in the maintenance phase, patients continued on the same dose on which they were stabilized during the stabilization phase. Patients should be periodically reassessed to determine the need for maintenance treatment and the appropriate dose for such treatment.
Usual Adult Dose for Depression:
As adjunctive therapy to antidepressants for use in the treatment of major depressive disorder: Extended-release tablets: Initial dose: 50 mg orally once daily in the evening On day 3, the dose can be increased to 150 mg once daily in the evening. Range: 150 mg to 300 mg orally daily. Doses above 300 mg have not been studied.
Usual Geriatric Dose for Schizophrenia:
Immediate-release tablets: Initial Dose: 25 mg orally once a day. The dose may be increased daily in increments of 25 mg/day to 50 mg/day to an effective dose, depending on the clinical response and tolerability of the patient. Efficacy in schizophrenia has been reported with doses ranging from 150 to 750 mg/day. Maximum clinical effect has been reported at 300 mg/day. The safety of doses above 800 mg/day has not been evaluated in clinical trials. Extended-release tablets: When an effective immediate-release dose has been reached, the patient may be switched to the extended-release formulation at an equivalent dose. The efficacy of Psyquel in long-term use (over 6 weeks) has not been studied in clinical trials. Patients who respond favorably to Psyquel may be continued on the lowest dose which is effective in maintaining their remission. Patients should be periodically reassessed to determine their need for maintenance treatment.
Usual Geriatric Dose for Bipolar Disorder:
Extended-release tablets: Initial dose: 50 mg/day The dose can be increased in increments of 50 mg/day depending on the response and tolerance of the individual patient.
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Can Psyquel be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
What other drugs will affect Psyquel?
Taking Psyquel with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking Psyquel with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
Many drugs can interact with Psyquel. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your medications and any you start or stop using during treatment with Psyquel, especially:
lumefantrine, metoclopramide, mifepristone;
a dye that is injected into your veins for an x-ray or CT scan;
cancer medicine--arsenic trioxide, bexarotene, nilotinib, toremifene, vandetanib, vemurafenib; heart rhythm medicine--amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, dronedarone, flecainide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol; HIV/AIDS medication--ritonavir, saquinavir; medicine to treat mental illness--iloperidone, pimozide, thioridazine, ziprasidone.
This list is not complete and many other drugs can interact with Psyquel. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Give a list of all your medicines to any healthcare provider who treats you.
Who should not take Psyquel?
You should not use Psyquel if you are allergic to it.
Psyquel is not approved for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Psyquel may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related conditions.
To make sure Psyquel is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
liver or kidney disease;
heart disease, heart rhythm problems, a history of heart attack or stroke;
high or low blood pressure;
a history of low white blood cell counts;
abnormal thyroid tests or prolactin levels;
seizures or epilepsy;
cataracts;
high cholesterol or triglycerides;
a personal or family history of diabetes; or
trouble swallowing.
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking Psyquel. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Psyquel will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
Taking antipsychotic medication during the last 3 months of pregnancy may cause problems in the newborn, such as withdrawal symptoms, breathing problems, feeding problems, fussiness, tremors, and limp or stiff muscles. However, you may have withdrawal symptoms or other problems if you stop taking your medicine during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while taking Psyquel, do not stop taking it without your doctor's advice.
Psyquel can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using Psyquel.
Do not give Psyquel to a child without a doctor's advice. Extended-release Psyquel (Seroquel XR) is for use only in adults and should not be given to anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take Psyquel?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Never take Psyquel in larger amounts, or for longer than recommended by your doctor. High doses or long-term use of Psyquel can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible. Symptoms of this disorder include tremors or other uncontrollable muscle movements.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water. You may take Psyquel with or without food.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.
Psyquel may cause you to have high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Talk to your doctor if you have any signs of hyperglycemia such as increased thirst or urination, excessive hunger, or weakness. If you are diabetic, check your blood sugar levels on a regular basis while you are taking Psyquel.
You should not stop using Psyquel suddenly. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.
Blood pressure may need to be checked often in a child or teenager taking Psyquel.
This medication can cause you to have a false positive drug screening test. If you provide a urine sample for drug screening, tell the laboratory staff that you are taking Psyquel.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Can Psyquel be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Psyquel be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Psyquel, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Psyquel. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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How often should I take Psyquel? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Psyquel should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
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What is the specific doses you have used? Psyquel May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
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