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Always take Quetiapine-TEVA exactly as told by the doctor. Check with the doctor or pharmacist if unsure. The doctor will decide what starting dose should be taken according to the illness present.
The starting dose is usually either: treatment starting with 50 mg on the first day, 100 mg on the second day, 200 mg on the third day and 300 mg on the fourth day; or treatment starting with 100 mg on the first day, 200 mg on the second day, 300 mg on the third day and 400 mg on the fourth day.
The doctor will tell how many Quetiapine-TEVA to take each day. The dose can be between 150 mg and 800 mg daily. It depends on the illness and needs. If elderly or with kidney problems, the doctor may give a lower dose.
Take the tablets once a day, at bedtime or twice a day, depending on the illness. Place the tablet in the mouth, and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not stop taking the tablets even if feeling better, unless told by the doctor.
Forgotten intake of Quetiapine-TEVA: If intake of a dose has been forgotten, take one as soon as it is remembered, unless it is almost time to take the next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet. Take the next dose as usual.
Stopping intake of Quetiapine-TEVA: Suddenly stopping taking Quetiapine-TEVA can cause nausea or vomiting, inability to sleep, jerky movements, and recurrence of original symptoms. The doctor may suggest to reduce the dose gradually before stopping treatment.
