Seroquel and Binge eating - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Binge eating is reported as a side effect among people who take Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Abilify, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Binge eating 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 Binge eating?

Binge eating (pattern of disordered eating which consists of episodes of uncontrollable eating) is found to be associated with 128 drugs and 353 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Binge eating.

On Jul, 27, 2026

113,615 people reported to have side effects when taking Seroquel.
Among them, 41 people (0.04%) have Binge eating.

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Seroquel when they have Binge eating? *

What is the gender of people who have Binge eating when taking Seroquel? *

female: 70.27 %
male: 29.73 %

What is the age of people who have Binge eating when taking Seroquel? *

What are other drugs people take besides Seroquel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Binge eating? *

Weight Increased: 15 people, 36.59%
Suicidal Ideation: 8 people, 19.51%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 7 people, 17.07%
Drowsiness: 7 people, 17.07%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 14.63%
Psychotic Disorder: 6 people, 14.63%
Diarrhea: 6 people, 14.63%
Weight Decreased: 5 people, 12.20%
Hypersexuality: 5 people, 12.20%
Libido Increased (increased sexual urge to have sex): 5 people, 12.20%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 5 people, 12.20%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 7.32%
Panic Disorder: 2 people, 4.88%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 4.88%
Hepatitis C: 2 people, 4.88%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 2 people, 4.88%
Depressed Mood: 2 people, 4.88%
Alcoholism (problems with alcohol): 2 people, 4.88%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 4.88%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 2.44%

* 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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