|  | Mental Health | Mental Illness Treatments

Seroquel XR Vs. Seroquel

Seroquel and Seroquel XR are two versions of the same antipsychotic medication. The main difference between the two is that a dose of Seroquel XR works over a longer period of time.

  1. Seroquel

    • Seroquel is the brand name of the drug quetiapine. It is an antipsychotic medication, available by prescription for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

    Seroquel XL

    • Seroquel XR, which may also be referred to as Seroquel XL, is the brand name of extended-release quetiapine.

    Dosage

    • According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Seroquel is often taken two or three times a day. Seroquel XR is generally taken once a day.

    Food

    • Seroquel may be administered with or without food. According to EPGonline.org, Seroquel XR should be administered without food.

    Age

    • According to Drugs.com, Seroquel is intended to treat schizophrenia in those over the age of 13 and bipolar disorder in those over age 10. RxList.com advises that only those older than 18 use Seroquel XR.

Mental Illness Treatments - Related Articles