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Quetiapine extended-release tablets are also used along with other medications to treat depression. Quetiapine tablets may be used as part of a treatment program to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in children and teenagers. Quetiapine is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.
Seroquel is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (both bipolar depression and manic episodes). It is used for improving symptoms of these mental illnesses and preventing relapses (worsening of the conditions). On occasion, healthcare providers may also recommend Seroquel for treating something other than the conditions mentioned above. This is called an  off-label  use.