- Quetiapine is also known by its brand names including Seroquel, Quetia, Quipine, and Seronia. It is a newer (second generation) type of antipsychotic medication.
- Even though quetiapine is an ‘antipsychotic’ it can stabilise mood and prevent relapse in conditions like BPII, where the person does not experience psychotic episodes.
- Quetiapine helps to stabilise mood by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.
- To help prevent relapse, the usual dose for quetiapine is 200 - 400 mg daily.
