Quetiapine XR vs IR

Curious people's experience w/ Seroquel XR vs IR. I have only seen IR used, with the rationale that the medication can still be used once daily QHS due to the active metabolite and possibly just a regional experience. I recently inherited a patient that was switched to XR at the same dosage (200mg) and has seen an increase in day-time somnolence. Clearly peak somnolence is increased with IR dosing, patient's family was told that XR would better control symptoms throughout the day. I have... Read more
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