blood sugar disordersAntipsychotic Seroquel Linked to Increased Risk of Diabetes, Other Blood Sugar Disorders

Seroquel, the antipsychotic drug made by AstraZeneca and widely used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorders, has been shown to increase the risk of developing diabetes and other blood sugar disorders. First approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1997, Seroquel is among a newer class of medications called atypical antipsychotics, which are billed as being just as effective as older antipsychotics with fewer side effects. However, older antipsychotic drugs such as Haldol do not carry the same of …

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