Which of the following is not a side effect of Quetiapine?
Correct Answer: Diarrhoea
Description: The most common side effect of Quetiapine is somnolence. Other common side effects include sluggishness, fatigue, dry mouth, sore throat, dizziness, abdominal pain, constipation, upset stomach, ohostatic hypotension, inflammation or swelling of the sinuses or pharynx, blurred vision, increased appetite, and weight gain. Clozapine, olanzapine, and quetiapine cause hyperglycemia, weight gain, and hyperiglyceridemia than other atypical antipsychotic drugs. Close monitoring of plasma glucose and lipid levels are indicated with the use of these agents. Ref: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine; 24th edition; Page no: 2722
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