Quetiapine-Induced Sleep-Related Eating Disorder-Like Behavior
Quetiapine-Induced Sleep-Related Eating Disorder-Like Behavior
Quetiapine may increase the potential of SRED-like complex motor behavior in susceptible patients. SRED is more common than is generally recognized and the prevalence of SRED is high in the adult psychiatric population. Atypical antipsychotics are commonly used in psychiatric and primary care practice, which puts the population at risk of getting parasomnia that may often go unrecognized. It is important to discuss this potential adverse effect with patients who are on these medications to prevent injuries and worsening obesity with its complications. Further research is necessary to explore the exact mechanisms of how quetiapine can cause and/or aggravate SRED.
Conclusion
Quetiapine may increase the potential of SRED-like complex motor behavior in susceptible patients. SRED is more common than is generally recognized and the prevalence of SRED is high in the adult psychiatric population. Atypical antipsychotics are commonly used in psychiatric and primary care practice, which puts the population at risk of getting parasomnia that may often go unrecognized. It is important to discuss this potential adverse effect with patients who are on these medications to prevent injuries and worsening obesity with its complications. Further research is necessary to explore the exact mechanisms of how quetiapine can cause and/or aggravate SRED.
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