Posted by bleauberry on September 30, 2008, at 16:58:48
In reply to Seroquel, please help!!!, posted by Roslynn on September 30, 2008, at 15:42:03
It is probably a combination of the pre-existing condition as well as withdrawals adjustments.
When I got off zyprexa after 8 years on it, I had the same terrifying anxiety you talked about. I had to keep going back on it, usually in just crumbs or tiny amounts, and give it more time. Eventually after a couple months I could finally go without it. But even then, there was some anxiety that persisted for probably another 3 months. It takes a long time to recover from what an antipsychotic does. Or it did with me anyway. Even after I had been off it for a couple weeks I still took a few crumbs one day and again a week later or so. I just needed some relief to give me some rest so I could go on. I knew if I didn't start taking it every day again then I wouldn't become re-dependent on it. I used it only when I absolutely needed it.
Xanax or klonopin might be better for you than ativan.
Since ensam is working mostly on norepinephrine and dopamine, that is probably contributing too. You might be feeling initial start-up side effects that were originally masked by seroquel, but now you are feeling them fresh for the first time even though you didn't just start it.
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