Additional Evidence of the Abuse Potential of Quetiapine
Authors:
- Roy R. ReevesRRRoy R. Reeves
- James C. BristerJBJames C. Brister
- DoDODo
- Ph DPDPh D
- MdMDMd
- 1 August 2007
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Southern Medical Association in Southern Medical Journal
- Vol. 100 (8) , 834-836
Abstract
Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic agent approved by the FDA for the treatment of schizophrenia, acute mania, and bipolar depression. Recently, reports of medication abuse, particularly intranasal and IV abuse, have been described. Three cases of oral misuse of quetiapine are presented and clinical implications are discussed. Clinicians should exercise caution when prescribing quetiapine to...Keywords
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