Salas Pharmaceuticals
Quetiapine (50mg)
Quezo 50mg Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia and mania, and also to treat bipolar disorders.
Tablet
Quezo 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person's ability to think and behave) and mania. It is also used to treat bipolar disorders.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Quezo 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Quezo 50mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
You have been prescribed Quezo 50mg Tablet for the treatment of schizophrenia and mania. It is less likely to cause heart problems and movement disorders than other antipsychotics. It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see treatment effects. Keep taking it as prescribed. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Quezo 50mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness. It may increase your weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly, and monitor your blood levels regularly.
Quezo 50mg Tablet helps correct chemical imbalances in the brain. It affects various neurochemicals, including dopamine and serotonin, helping to manage symptoms of schizophrenia and mania.
Quezo 50mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, but it is not intended for use as a sleeping pill. It's approved for treating symptoms of schizophrenia. It prevents and treats episodes of mania and depression in bipolar disorder, and can also be used with other medications to treat depression.
You may notice improvement within a week after starting Quezo 50mg Tablet. However, full benefits usually appear between 4 and 6 weeks.
Quezo 50mg Tablet has not been approved for treating anxiety. Your doctor may prescribe it for anxiety, but research suggests its potential use in post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and anxiety related to mood disorders.
Quezo 50mg Tablet can cause drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything dangerous until you understand its effect on you. Avoid alcohol as it may worsen the drowsiness. Dehydration and excessive heat exposure should also be avoided while taking Quezo 50mg Tablet.
No, you should not stop taking Quezo 50mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Sudden discontinuation may cause nausea, vomiting, headaches, diarrhea, dizziness, irritability, and sleep difficulties. If you feel better, consult your doctor who will gradually reduce the dose before stopping it completely.
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Quezo 50mg Tablet. If you experience significant weight gain, consult your doctor or a nutritionist for advice on managing your weight.
Take Quezo 50mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Do not split, chew, or crush the tablets. Swallow them whole with a glass of water. Avoid taking it with meals and aim to take it at least one hour before eating or bedtime.