Who should not take Seroquel?
The following conditions are contraindicated with this drug. Check with your physician if you have any of the following:
Conditions:
- low levels of white blood cells
- anemia
- overweight
- abnormal muscle movements
- dementia in an elderly person
- metabolic syndrome x
- decreased blood volume
- susceptible to breathing fluid into lungs
- weakened patient
- weight gain
- seizures
- liver problems
- constipation
- orthostatic hypotension
- a form of low blood pressure
- a disorder of the blood vessels of the brain
- abnormal EKG with QT changes from birth
- inflammation of the middle tissue heart muscle
- chronic heart failure
- prolonged QT interval on EKG
- slow heartbeat
- torsades de pointes
- a type of abnormal heart rhythm
- a low supply of oxygen rich blood to the heart
- a heart attack
- high blood pressure
- clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts
- a low seizure threshold
- neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- a reaction characterized by fever
- muscle rigidity and confusion
- tardive dyskinesia
- a disorder characterized by involuntary movements of the face
- mouth and tongue
- suicidal thoughts
- confusion
- low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
- low amount of potassium in the blood
- dehydration
- low amount of magnesium in the blood
- excessive fat in the blood
- a high prolactin level
- diabetes
- a condition with low thyroid hormone levels
- obstruction of intestine
- an inability to completely empty the bladder
- enlarged prostate
- heart attack within the last 30 days
- closed angle glaucoma
- Child-Pugh class C liver impairment
- Child-Pugh class B liver impairment
- Child-Pugh class A liver impairment
Allergies:
- Quetiapine
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