Quetiapine (Seroquel) Treatment in Florida

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Quetiapine (Seroquel) at One Stop Psychiatry

Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an antipsychotic used for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression. It needs regular check-ins, so we keep track of your health, order labs when needed and adjust the dose at follow-ups. Visits are in Fort Lauderdale or by video anywhere in Florida.

What Is Quetiapine?

Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic. It comes as tablets taken one to three times a day, or extended-release (XR) tablets taken once a day in the evening. Brand names are Seroquel and Seroquel XR.

What Is Quetiapine Used For?

Is Quetiapine Right for Me?

Your provider reviews your symptoms, other medications and medical history, including diabetes, weight, heart conditions, seizures, cataracts and pregnancy. For children and teens, quetiapine is used as part of a broader treatment plan, and your provider reviews whether it is appropriate.

Getting Started With Quetiapine

Call (754) 270-6322 or request an appointment online. We’re open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Our staff will call you back to check your insurance, send your intake forms and confirm when and where your visit is.

At the first visit, your provider goes over your symptoms, your history, what you’ve already tried and what you’re taking now. You can come to our Fort Lauderdale office or use video from anywhere in Florida.

If Quetiapine makes sense for you, you’ll hear how to take it, what to expect in the first few weeks and which side effects to call about. If it doesn’t, your provider will talk through other options. Follow-up visits are where the dose gets fine-tuned.

Side Effects of Quetiapine

Common side effects can include dizziness or unsteadiness, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, increased appetite or weight gain and stuffy nose.

Get medical help right away for falls or seizures; uncontrollable movements of the face, tongue, arms or legs; fever with stiff muscles, sweating or confusion; a painful erection lasting for hours; signs of infection; or rash, hives or trouble breathing or swallowing.

Important Safety Information

Older adults with dementia who take antipsychotics have a higher risk of death and stroke. Quetiapine is not approved for behavior problems in older adults with dementia.
Children, teens and young adults may have a higher risk of suicidal thoughts, especially when starting treatment or changing the dose. Contact your provider right away about mood or behavior changes.
Eye exams are recommended at the start of treatment and every 6 months to check for cataracts. Your provider may order lab tests; you can use any lab your insurance accepts, including Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp.
Do not stop quetiapine suddenly. If you have not taken it for a week or more, call your provider before restarting.

Related Medications

Common Questions

What is the difference between Seroquel and Seroquel XR?

Seroquel is taken one to three times a day; Seroquel XR is an extended-release tablet taken once a day in the evening. Your provider chooses the form that fits you.

Will I need lab tests?

Your provider may order lab tests to check how your body responds. You receive a lab order you can take to any lab your insurance accepts, such as Quest or Labcorp.

Is quetiapine used for sleep?

Quetiapine is prescribed for the conditions listed on this page. Your provider decides what is appropriate for you.

Can quetiapine be prescribed through telehealth?

Yes, after an evaluation, if you are in Florida during your visit and your provider decides it is appropriate.

Insurance and Cost

We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana and Optum, and we have sliding-scale rates if you’re paying yourself. We check your coverage before the visit. The price of the medication itself depends on your pharmacy and plan. More on insurance.

We see patients from age 6, and same-day visits are often possible. Several of our providers and staff speak Spanish. Request an appointment or call (754) 270-6322.

We aren’t an emergency service. If you’re thinking about suicide or you’re in crisis, call or text 988. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Andrew C. Rucker, DO, psychiatrist, on October 6, 2026.

Source: MedlinePlus: Quetiapine (U.S. National Library of Medicine / NIH). This page is general information, not medical advice.