Posted by yxibow on July 18, 2006, at 0:59:04
In reply to Re: DO NOT FEAR Seroquel at 400mg or less per day, posted by UgottaHaveHOPE on July 16, 2006, at 23:37:01
> Yes, Seroquel, like most other meds, are to be watched closely taken in high doses for an extended period of time. My pdoc told me 400 and below per day is safe, and everything over that should be monitored. You should check with your MD for his or her opinion. Michael
It's definately something one should monitor -- it isn't as nearly potent in the diabetic direction as Zyprexa (which is also more potent in D2 blockade and may be more effective for some individuals who need such a situation but cannot tolerate stronger atypicals) but nonetheless should be followed through diabetes testing and weight managment.
Believe me, its not easy to deal with the side effects of Seroquel, but it still remains to date among the safest neuroleptics in terms of side effect profiles outside of its lipid profile which is partially probably due to its extreme antihistamine profile and mostly due to mechanisms within the medicine not completely understood.
I'm not going to say oh, just go run around the block and it will be allright -- its hard work and an uphill battle, and to an extent lies within a genetic disposition towards diabetes (no fault to the individual who needs to take the medication).
I have taken it up to 1200mg. I do not suggest this as a treatment strategy for the average individual. The least amount the better.
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