Additional evidence of the abuse potential of quetiapine

South Med J. 2007 Aug;100(8):834-6. doi: 10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3180f62d53.

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 i.v. 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 patients at risk for substance abuse.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antipsychotic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy
  • Dibenzothiazepines / administration & dosage
  • Dibenzothiazepines / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Quetiapine Fumarate
  • Substance-Related Disorders / etiology*

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Dibenzothiazepines
  • Quetiapine Fumarate