Drug info - Is Seroquel anger is true

[lovelyuy]

Swim had see the report whom my doctor enquire on Seroquel. The drug company say that this drug won't cause any serious anger and is safe to treat for bi-polar and mood disorder unless you abusing it so swim would like to know if there is any true facts or real long study about this "Seroquel anger". And swim would like to remind that the report say this drug is not to be prescribe for those who have insomania.

[Gradient]

lovelyuy,

Upon a bit of good read, it seems that there is some valid data to support 'Seroquel anger'. Check out this article discussing the recall of the drug:

http://www.adrugrecall.com/seroquel/anger.html

It appears, however, to be more restricted to the elderly. Here is a particularly relevant quote:

"Seroquel anger is a serious side effect that is commonly observed in older patients who are taking Seroquel to treat this very symptom and other injurious dementia symptoms. A research team in England found that patients taking Seroquel for dementia experienced cognitive decline, including Seroquel anger, at twice the rate of patients who had taken a "dummy" pill. Other studies have also found an increased risk for treatment-emergent Seroquel anger in similar patient populations."

"Many patients who have been prescribed Seroquel to treat mood swings, temper problems, anger, agitation, and paranoia have actually suffered a worsening of their symptoms as a result of their treatment. In some cases a patient's Seroquel anger improved after terminating their treatment, providing further indication that Seroquel anger is often treatment-induced."

"If you or a loved one is taking Seroquel to treat any condition and experience symptoms of Seroquel anger and other unfavorable side effects, you may wish to contact your health care provider at your earliest convenience."

It is, of course, ultimately up to the discussion that you should and will have with your doctor. However, there may likely be more effective medications with a lower side-effect profile available that you may consider investigating.