Seroquel to Calm Agitation

Seroquel is a prescription medication used to treat schizophrenia and manic, mixed and depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder. According to the manufacturer, it may be used alone or in conjunction with other medications in adults and children as young as 10 years of age.

Function

• Seroquel works by acting on chemicals in the brain, known as neurotransmitters. The exact manner in which it works is not clearly understood.

Benefits

• Seroquel has been shown through clinical trials to provide statistically significant improvements for people suffering from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, according to the Seroquel website. Both of these mental illnesses may cause symptoms of agitation, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

Dosage

• Seroquel is started at a lower dose and then adjusted upward until a therapeutic dosage has been reached. Symptom relief is seen in most patients at a level of 400 to 800 mg per day.

Warning

• Seroquel may cause increased agitation in certain patients. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice such symptoms after beginning treatment with Seroquel.