Quetiapine : Interaction with Foods, Herbs & Alcohol

Last Updated on Jul 29, 2023

Are you taking Quetiapine? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Quetiapine with certain foods, herbs, or alcohol? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side effects and potentially diminish the efficacy of the medication.

Quetiapine Interactions with Food and Herbs

Grapefruit: Quetiapine interacts with grapefruit. Grapefruit blocks the metabolizing enzyme of the drug, thereby possibly increasing its blood levels.
St.John's Wort: The combined use of quetiapine with St. John's wort may lead to lowering of quetiapine blood level which decreases the effectiveness of the drug.

Quetiapine Interactions with Alcohol

Don't consume alcohol while taking quetiapine as it will alter the effectiveness of the drug and may worsen the side effects such as dizziness and drowsiness.

When and How to Take Quetiapine

You can take quetiapine directly by mouth with food or on an empty stomach. Strictly follow the dose and the instructions given on the leaflet. Consult your doctor before changing the dose, and don't stop the use of the medicine suddenly even if you feel good.

Drug Name : Quetiapine

Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic, prescribed for treating schizophrenia i.e. a disorder with includes symptoms like hearing, seeing or sensing things that are not real, mistaken beliefs and thoughts, and problems dealing with other people. It is also used to control the excited moods and depressed moods of bipolar disorder. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.

We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.

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