Quetiapine is a commonly used antipsychotic medication, and the side effect of sleepiness may occur after taking it.
The main ingredient of quetiapine is quetiapine fumarate, which can act as an antipsychotic by blocking dopamine receptors and 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors within the nerve center. Clinically, quetiapine can be used in the treatment of all types of schizophrenia, reducing anxiety, depression and cognitive deficits and other emotional symptoms associated with schizophrenia.
Common side effects after administration are drowsiness, abdominal pain, postural hypotension, elevated prolactin levels, asymptomatic increase in aminotransferases, and increased triglycerides and total blood cholesterol. It is contraindicated for people with cardiovascular diseases, epilepsy, effects on driving and maneuvering machines.
Drowsiness on quetiapine is a common adverse reaction to the drug, and patients are advised to take it under medical supervision. When other adverse reactions occur, you should immediately go to the hospital to consult a doctor.