Seroquel acts on certain serotonin receptors in the brain that stimulate appetite. Due to this, commonly reported side effects include increased hunger and weight gain. However, our doctors can work with you to mitigate these effects with a healthy diet and exercise plan. Other known side effects include:
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Dizziness, drowsiness, or tiredness
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Lack of energy
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Stomach pain and nausea
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Low blood pressure
Other side effects, which are less common but might be more severe, could include:
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High blood pressure or fast heart rate
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Abnormal heart rhythms
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Allergic reaction
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Blurred vision or eye pain
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Worsening depression
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High blood sugar
Seroquel is also associated with an increased risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), which may involve muscle stiffness, altered mental status, and autonomic instability. Atypical antipsychotics may also cause tardive dyskinesia (TD), which causes potentially irreversible, involuntary dyskinetic movements.
