Buspar and Seroquel xr drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Buspar (buspirone hydrochloride) and Seroquel xr (quetiapine fumarate). Common drug interactions include diarrhoea among females and insomnia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Buspar and Seroquel xr. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 77 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Buspar?

Buspar has active ingredients of buspirone hydrochloride. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 20,462 Buspar users. Check the latest studies of Buspar.

What is Seroquel xr?

Seroquel xr has active ingredients of quetiapine fumarate. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 11,825 Seroquel xr users. Check the latest studies of Seroquel xr.



On Jul, 06, 2026

77 people who take Buspar and Seroquel xr together, and have interactions are studied.

Buspar and Seroquel xr drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Buspar and Seroquel Xr, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Diarrhoea
  2. Altered state of consciousness (altered state of mind)
  3. Aphagia (inability or refusal to swallow)
  4. Swollen tongue (swelling of tongue)
  5. Abdominal discomfort
  6. Fall
  7. Headache (pain in head)
  8. Dizziness
  9. Decreased appetite
  10. Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)

male:

  1. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  2. Drug ineffective
  3. Aggression
  4. Alanine aminotransferase increased
  5. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
  6. Aspartate aminotransferase increased
  7. Blood pressure increased
  8. Drug level decreased
  9. Drug withdrawal syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation)
  10. Gynaecomastia (enlargement of the gland tissue of the male breast)

What are the common drug interactions of Buspar and Seroquel Xr, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  2. Asthenia (weakness)
  3. Depressed mood
  4. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  5. Furuncle (infection of the hair follicle)
  6. Hypersensitivity
  7. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development)
  8. Impaired work ability
  9. Influenza like illness
  10. Insomnia (sleeplessness)

30-39:

  1. Loss of consciousness
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  3. Blood pressure increased
  4. Aggression
  5. Alanine aminotransferase increased
  6. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
  7. Aspartate aminotransferase increased
  8. Drug level decreased
  9. Drug withdrawal syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation)
  10. Gynaecomastia (enlargement of the gland tissue of the male breast)

40-49:

  1. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  2. Weight increased
  3. Adverse event
  4. Hypertonic bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate)
  5. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  6. Mood altered (changes in mood)
  7. Underweight
  8. Accident
  9. Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
  10. Asthma

50-59:

  1. Immunodeficiency
  2. Infection
  3. Liver tenderness (pain and discomfort in liver when touched)
  4. Mouth haemorrhage (bleeding from mouth)
  5. Neoplasm malignant (cancer tumour)
  6. Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
  7. Radiation injury (injuries are caused by radiation)
  8. Staphylococcal infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria)
  9. Swelling
  10. Swelling face

60+:

  1. Weight increased
  2. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  3. Aphagia (inability or refusal to swallow)
  4. Asthma
  5. Drug ineffective
  6. Dry mouth
  7. Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
  8. Nasal congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels)
  9. Nightmare (unpleasant dream)
  10. Seasonal allergy (allergic condition due to certain season)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Depression: 33 people, 42.86%
  2. Sleep Disorder: 12 people, 15.58%
  3. Pain: 10 people, 12.99%
  4. High Blood Cholesterol: 9 people, 11.69%
  5. High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 10.39%
  6. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 9.09%
  7. Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 7 people, 9.09%
  8. Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 6 people, 7.79%
  9. Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 6 people, 7.79%
  10. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 7.79%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on buspirone hydrochloride and quetiapine fumarate (the active ingredients of Buspar and Seroquel xr, respectively), and Buspar and Seroquel xr (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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