Seroquel and Anoxic encephalopathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Anoxic encephalopathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ambien, and have Affective disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Anoxic encephalopathy when taking Seroquel. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 113,615 people who have side effects when taking Seroquel from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Seroquel?

Seroquel has active ingredients of quetiapine fumarate. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 120,285 Seroquel users. Check the latest studies of Seroquel.

What is Anoxic encephalopathy?

Anoxic encephalopathy (brain damage due to lack of oxygen) is found to be associated with 203 drugs and 367 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Anoxic encephalopathy.

On Jul, 11, 2026

113,615 people reported to have side effects when taking Seroquel.
Among them, 17 people (0.01%) have Anoxic encephalopathy.

Could Seroquel cause Anoxic encephalopathy?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Seroquel when they have Anoxic encephalopathy? *

What is the gender of people who have Anoxic encephalopathy when taking Seroquel? *

female: 52.94 %
male: 47.06 %

What is the age of people who have Anoxic encephalopathy when taking Seroquel? *

What are other drugs people take besides Seroquel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Anoxic encephalopathy? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 23.53%
Cardiac Arrest: 4 people, 23.53%
Cardio-Respiratory Arrest (sudden dysfunction of heart and lungs): 4 people, 23.53%
Loss Of Consciousness: 3 people, 17.65%
Pneumonia Aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree): 3 people, 17.65%
Consciousness - Decreased: 3 people, 17.65%
Multi-Organ Failure (multisystem organ failure): 2 people, 11.76%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 2 people, 11.76%
Pancreatitis Acute (sudden inflammation of pancreas): 2 people, 11.76%
Peripheral Embolism (sudden interruption of blood flow to an organ or body part): 2 people, 11.76%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Type 1 Diabetes: 1 person, 5.88%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 5.88%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 1 person, 5.88%
Psychotic Disorder: 1 person, 5.88%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.88%
Heart Attack: 1 person, 5.88%
Feelings Of Worthlessness: 1 person, 5.88%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 1 person, 5.88%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 1 person, 5.88%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 1 person, 5.88%

* 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 quetiapine fumarate (the active ingredients of Seroquel) and Seroquel (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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