Quetiapine Fumarate Er

Also sold as Quetiapine Fumarate ER

Medicine summary · from official FDA labels · Oct 19, 2026

Serious warning: WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS; AND SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5. 1)] .

5 recalls on record — a recall affects specific batches; check with your pharmacist.

What it’s used for

1. 1 Schizophrenia Quetiapine extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia.

How to take it

2. 1 Important Administration Instructions Quetiapine extended-release tablets should be swallowed whole and not split, chewed or crushed.

Important warnings

5. 1 Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death.

Common side effects

The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5. 1)] Suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescents and young adults [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.

Interactions

Forms & strengths

100 MG Oral Tablet · 25 MG Oral Tablet · 300 MG Oral Tablet · 200 MG Oral Tablet · 150 MG Oral Tablet · 400 MG Oral Tablet · 50 MG Oral Tablet

Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist

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