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Seroquel/Quetiapine scary withdrawal symptoms?

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My Dr. wants me to go from 100mg. Seroquel to 75 for hand tremor and dizziness. I don't want withdraw crap. Would it be easier to taper down 100mg gabapentin to 50 mg that only helps me sleep?

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Nov 13, 2025

Hi Maria,

These bipolar drugs like Seroquel can cause tremors and twitches. I think it's called TD, Tardive Dyskinesia. It's not widespread, but it is certainly a side effect. Your symptoms sound like TD, at least the hand tremors. Have you asked your Dr about this.

There are drugs now that treat TD. One of them is advertised on TV. Have you checked that out?

All the best.

Joe

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Nov 16, 2025

Hi again Maria,

Forgot to mention, I take 100mg of Seroquel at night, not for bipolar treatment, but to help me sleep and to act as a mood stabilizer, along with an anti-depressant.

I don't know if stopping Seroquel results in withdrawal symptoms. A 25% reduction to 75 mg, recommended by your Dr, seems like it would be ok. I'd ask just so you have the information.

Joe

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