Adolescent Psychiatrist Questions

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Can you drink alcohol while on seroquel

Female | 19 years old

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AdolescentPsychiatrist
Quetiapine is an antipsychotic medication used to treat conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. It is essential to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Quetiapine because alcohol can intensify certain side effects of the medication. Both alcohol and Quetiapine can cause sedation, dizziness, and impaired judgment, so combining them can lead to excessive drowsiness, dizziness, or even a higher risk of accidents.

Moreover, alcohol can interfere with the effectiveness of Quetiapine, potentially reducing its ability to manage the symptoms of the conditions it's prescribed for.

If you have any concerns about how alcohol might interact with your medications or affect your health, it's crucial to speak with your doctor or healthcare provider. They can provide you with personalized guidance based on your specific medical history and condition. Always follow their advice and the medication label instructions to ensure safe and effective treatment.
We usually don't recommend mixing Alcohol with Seroquel. The dosing of your Seroquel and how much alcohol you are talking about all factor into this as well but without discussing those details, it is best to avoid use until you can discuss further with your doctor. Best, *Rachel McKenna, MD* [image: MD-Support-Final Logo-01.jpg] CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message including attachments, if any, is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you.
It’s recommend Not to.

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