Question
Which of the following is not a side effect of quetiapine?
| A. | Dry mouth |
| B. |
Hair loss |
| C. |
Sudden cardiac death |
| D. |
Dyspepsia |
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Correct Answer � B Explanation |
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Ans. B. Hair loss
Ref Goodman & Gilman li’Ve p. 463-466
- Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic used for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.
| Very Common | Less common | Rare |
| Dry mouth | High blood pressure | Prolonged QT interval |
| Dizziness | Orthostatic hypotension | Sudden cardiac death |
| Headache | High blood cholesterol | Syncope |
| Somnolence | Elevated serum triglycerides | Diabetic ketoacidosis |
| Nausea | Abdominal pain | Restless legs syndrome |
| Vomiting | Constipation | Hyponatraemia, low blood sodium. |
| Increased appetite | Increased appetite | Jaundice |
| Sore throat | Increased liver enzymes | Pancreatitis |
| Trouble moving | Backache | Agranulocytosis |
| Rapid heartbeat | Insomnia | Seizure |
| Weakness | Fatigue | Cardiomyopathy |
| Pain | Suicidal ideation | |
| Dyspepsia (Indigestion) | Priapism | |
| Peripheral edema | Neuroleptic malignant syndrome | |
| Dysphagia | Tardive Dyskinesia. | |
| Weight gain |