Your family doctor must check your progress at regular appointments , especially during the first few months of treat with this drug. This will allow your dosage to be changed if necessary to meet your needs.
This drug may add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants - medication that make you drowsy or less alert . Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or drug for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping drug; prescription pain drug or narcotics; barbiturates; drug for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics Check with your family doctor before taking any of the above while you are using quetiapine .
Quetiapine may cause drowsiness, especially during the first week of use. Make sure you know how you react to this drug before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert .
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur , especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help. If the problem continues or gets worse, check with your family doctor.
Quetiapine may make it more difficult for your body to cool down Use extra care not to become overheated and to drink plenty of fluids during exercise or hot weather while you are taking this drug . Overheating may result in heatstroke.