Posted by Christ_empowered on April 2, 2015, at 7:35:47
In reply to Re: So now pdoc wants to wein me off Seroquel, posted by Zyprexa on April 1, 2015, at 20:05:41
I think zyprexa is right...once the seroquel is tapered, you'll probably lose weight. I'd stay on the metformin and if you feel like it, maybe try some supplements. Alpha lipoic acid has been used in a few small studies w/ atypicals (I think one involved zyprexa, not sure though) with weight loss and helping the metabolic stuff, with good results.
I personally think you need some mood drugs in your life. I have some kinda moody psychotic problem (its officially Bipolar I, but I think they gave me Bipolar I because I come from a "good family," so I'm spared the schizophrenia diagnosis), and trileptal, in particular, has been incredibly helpful. Lamictal helps, too...I only take 100mgs/day, which is probably a good dose for a second anticonvulsant.
Anyway...yeah...that's my recommendation. Supplements and a mood stabilizer, lol. Actually...neurontin isn't the world's best mood stabilizer, but it is still used, with other drugs. I think you're supposed to start at 300mgs x 3 daily. Is that an option?
Good luck!
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