Quetiapine-associated dysphagia (Seroquel - trouble swallowing)

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Quetiapine-associated dysphagia

December 5, 2009

Abstract

We report a case of quetiapine-induced dysphagia in a geriatric patient which

improved with discontinuation of the antipsychotic. The patient had developed

dysphagia while being treated with antipsychotics for bipolar disorder. The

patient's dysphagia showed significant improvement when she was taken off

quetiapine. We review the available literature on antipsychotic-related

dysphagia and suggest that clinicans need to be aware of the potential for this

syndrome even with lower potency antipsychotics.

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