Posted by Zana on May 23, 2009, at 14:51:55
In reply to Problems with taking Seroquel, posted by tonyz on May 23, 2009, at 13:22:31
I had been taking 300mgs of seroquel for about 6 months and am now tapering off. I can't quite put my finger on it but there was something about it that I didn't like. I think it made me feel blunted and not like myself. I am down to 150mg now, tapering at 50mg every 3 weeks. I too am worried that without it I will relapse. I was not too worried about cognitive side effects but it does have a pretty crummy side effect profile for diabetes and cholesterol.
If it is the only thing that is keeping you from relapsing... its a tough choice. Have you tried any of the other atypicals? I have tried them all and got some benefit from Abilify. I honestly don't know if they are more likely to cause long term side effects than any other class of med. Sounds like you've had a very hard time of it and staying stable on a med that works is probably worth it. Has your pdoc had any other suggestions about other meds?Zana
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