Seroquel and Suffocation feeling - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Suffocation feeling is reported as a side effect among people who take Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Cardiac disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Suffocation feeling 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 Suffocation feeling?

Suffocation feeling is found to be associated with 281 drugs and 496 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Suffocation feeling.

On Jul, 12, 2026

113,615 people reported to have side effects when taking Seroquel.
Among them, 12 people (0.01%) have Suffocation feeling.

Could Seroquel cause Suffocation feeling?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Seroquel when they have Suffocation feeling? *

What is the gender of people who have Suffocation feeling when taking Seroquel? *

female: 36.36 %
male: 63.64 %

What is the age of people who have Suffocation feeling when taking Seroquel? *

What are other drugs people take besides Seroquel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Suffocation feeling? *

Panic Disorder: 4 people, 33.33%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 33.33%
Dizziness: 4 people, 33.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 33.33%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 33.33%
Suicidal Ideation: 3 people, 25.00%
Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 25.00%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 25.00%
Drowsiness: 3 people, 25.00%
Indigestion: 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 8.33%
Schizotypal Personality Disorder (a personality disorder characterized by a need for social isolation, anxiety in social situations): 1 person, 8.33%
Quit Smoking: 1 person, 8.33%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 1 person, 8.33%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 1 person, 8.33%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 8.33%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 1 person, 8.33%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 1 person, 8.33%
Chest Pain: 1 person, 8.33%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 8.33%

* 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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