Seroquel xr vs. 5 htp: side effect and effectiveness comparison - a phase IV clinical study
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Seroquel xr and 5 htp. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 197,640 people who take Seroquel xr and 5 htp, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.
Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.
197,640 people who take Seroquel xr and 5 htp are studied.
What is Seroquel xr?
Seroquel xr has active ingredients of quetiapine fumarate. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 11,597 Seroquel xr users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
What is 5 htp?
5 htp has active ingredients of 5 - htp. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 243 5 htp users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
Number of reports submitted per year:

Drugs being compared in this study:
- 5 Htp (5 - htp)
- Seroquel Xr (quetiapine fumarate)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Seroquel Xr:
- not at all: 4.98 %
- somewhat: 21.08 %
- moderate: 30.51 %
- high: 29.72 %
- very high: 13.73 %
5 Htp:
- not at all: 8.59 %
- somewhat: 28.22 %
- moderate: 40.49 %
- high: 13.5 %
- very high: 9.2 %
Want to compare Seroquel xr with 5 htp?
Personalize this study to your gender and age (0-99+).How to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Mati?, K., & Pele?, A. M. , "Drug-induced toxic hepatitis associated with the combination of quetiapine and fluphenazine: A case report", The European Journal of Psychiatry, 2018 Jan .
- Shah Z, Londhe V, "Influence of various media on the dissolution profiles of immediate-release quetiapine tablets in India", Dissolution Technologies, 2016 Feb .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Seroquel xr (10,366 reports)
- 5 htp (87 reports)
Common Seroquel xr side effects:
- Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1,375 reports
- Drowsiness: 778 reports
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 712 reports
- Stress and anxiety: 670 reports
- Weight increased: 650 reports
- Depression: 587 reports
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 520 reports
Browse all side effects of Seroquel xr:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on quetiapine fumarate and 5 - htp (the active ingredients of Seroquel xr and 5 htp, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI 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 600+ 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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