I was wondering how someone can get seroquel without getting it prescribed because I know someone taking it and I knew they've had bipolar disorder all this time but he says he isn't on medication but he is taking the medication, it doesn't make sense, just the way he acts I sensed he is bipolar and even his family I don't know if he went and got evaluated but he won't tell me that, when I asked how he got on the medication he said he's not on medication and told me to shut up

Quetiapine (Oral Route)
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Back to top US Brand Names
Seroquel
Seroquel XR

Back to top Description
Quetiapine is used to treat psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia. It is also used to treat symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). This medicine has NOT been approved to treat behavioral problems in older adult patients who have dementia .

Quetiapine is available only with your doctor's prescription .

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

Tablet
Tablet, Extended Release
Back to top Before Using
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

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Seroquel is indicated for many different conditions, which include types of bipolar disorder. It can be used alone or in combination with a mood stabilizer. Seroquel is a serious drug and should NEVER be taken without a prescription. Psychiatric issues and the medications involved are a very personal matter. Many people do not want to discuss it until they are ready. The best thing to do is to be supportive.

Could someone have just given it to him, someone that may be bipolar and taking the medication?. How do they evaluate and set you up for medication? Do they just ask you a series of questions? Or do they actually do like a scan of the brain?