Compare Seroquel vs. Fanapt

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Seroquel (quetiapine)

Prescription only

Fanapt (Iloperidone)

Prescription only
Helps control your thoughts and mood.

Seroquel (quetiapine) is a effective at treating schizophrenia, mania, and depression but it can cause weight gain and high blood glucose levels.

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3.7/ 5 average rating with 250 reviewsforSeroquel
Controls schizophrenia.

Fanapt (Iloperidone) is helpful for treating schizophrenia, but it can be expensive because it's only available as brand name.

Upsides
  • Seroquel (quetiapine) is effective at relieving psychotic symptoms and manic episodes.
  • Seroquel (quetiapine) has fewer side effects than most antipsychotic medications.
  • Seroquel (quetiapine) is less likely to cause heart problems compared to some other antipsychotics.
  • Seroquel (quetiapine) is also the least likely to cause Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) – a movement disorder that causes stiffness, tremor, restlessness, and slow, repetitive, or involuntary movements.
  • Part of the first choice medications to treat schizophrenia.
  • There are patient assistance programs that can lower the copay.
  • Comes in many different strengths to make it easier to customize your dose.
  • Less likely to cause sexual problems than other similar medicines.
Downsides
  • Seroquel (quetiapine) has a moderate to high risk of weight gain, elevated cholesterol and/or blood sugar compared to other antipsychotics.
  • You might need routine blood tests to check how Seroquel (quetiapine) is affecting your body.
  • Fanapt (Iloperidone) can be expensive because it is only available as brand name.
  • You will need to follow a strict schedule the first two weeks as body adjusts to Fanapt (Iloperidone). You might have to see your doctor several times until you find a dose that works best for you.
  • You're more likely to have changes in blood pressure with Fanapt (Iloperidone), which can make you feel faint or dizzy.
  • If you stop taking Fanapt (Iloperidone) for 3 days and want to restart it, you'll have to start taking it from the beginning dose.
  • You have to take Fanapt (Iloperidone) twice a day, which can be hard to remember.
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Dosage forms
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  • Extended release
  • Pill
Price
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Reviews
250 reviews so far
56%
saidit'sworth it
50%
saiditworked well
27%
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Side effects
36possible side effects
  • Drowsiness
    34%
  • Dry mouth
    19%
  • Headache
    17%
  • Weakness
    10%
  • Constipation
    10%
  • Dizziness
    9%
  • Tremor
    8%
  • Stomach pain
    7%
  • Low blood pressure
    7%
  • Agitation
    6%
  • Weight gain
    6%
  • Sore throat
    6%
  • Back pain
    5%
  • Stiffness/difficulty moving
    4%
  • Hay fever
    4%
  • Swelling in the limbs
    4%
  • Twitching
    4%
  • Indigestion
    4%
  • Depression
    3%
  • Lazy eye
    3%
  • Speech disorder
    3%
  • Altered hormone levels
    3%
  • Heaviness
    2%
  • Infection
    2%
  • Fever
    2%
  • High blood pressure
    2%
  • Increased heart rate
    2%
  • Increased appetite
    2%
  • Hypothyroidism
    2%
  • Incoordination
    2%
  • Abnormal thinking
    2%
  • Anxiety
    2%
  • Loss of control of movements
    2%
  • Sinus infection
    2%
  • Sweating
    2%
  • Urinary Tract Infection
    2%
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20possible side effects
  • Dizziness
    10%
  • Sleepiness
    9%
  • Dry mouth
    8%
  • Nausea
    7%
  • Diarrhea
    5%
  • Difficulty controlling movements
    5%
  • Agitation
    5%
  • Nasal congestion
    5%
  • Fatigue
    4%
  • Sore throat
    4%
  • Joint pain
    3%
  • Faster heart rate
    3%
  • Blurred vision
    3%
  • Tremor
    3%
  • Sluggishness
    3%
  • Rash
    3%
  • Sudden changes in blood pressure
    3%
  • Colds or flu
    2%
  • Ejaculation disorder
    2%
  • Difficulty breathing
    2%
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Risks and risk factors
  • Higher risk of death
    • Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis
  • Suicidal thoughts or behavior
    • Children, adolescents, and young adults (<24 years old)
  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  • Heart problems
    • History of heart problems
    • Drug interactions
  • Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS)
  • Metabolic changes (increased blood sugar, high cholesterol and weight gain)
    • People with diabetes
    • People with high cholesterol
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  • Increased risk of death
    • People over 65 with dementia and psychosis
  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
    • Taking antipsychotic medications
  • Higher blood sugar, cholesterol, and weight gain
    • People with diabetes
    • People with high cholesterol
  • Difficulty controlling movements
    • Long-term use of atypical antipsychotics
  • Blood disorders
  • Changes in blood pressure and heart beat
    • High blood pressure
    • History of heartbeat problems
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