Quetiapine - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

•It may increase in your blood sugar while you are taking this medication, even if you do not already have diabetes.‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​ Monitor sugar level, especially in diabetics, signs of clinical worsening, suicidality or unusual changes in behavior. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of seizures; neuroleptic malignant syndrome; involuntary movements, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. • It may cause kidney or liver damage. Gradual withdrawal is recommended. It may make it harder for your body to cool down when it gets very hot. While taking this medication, you should avoid excessive exercise, stay inside as much as possible and dress lightly in hot weather, stay out of the sun, and drink plenty of fluids. It may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. Get up slowly from bed.