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My Doctors' nurse just told me that because Im on a low dose of Seroquel I could taper off of it within a week. ( I have been taking 100mg.for 2 years for anxiety and insomnia due to anxiety.... ) From what I'm reading, it seems that this is too fast. I started 75 mg. 2 nights ago...I have a slight headache today, and she told me I could go down to 50mg. And then in a couple days down to 25mg. And then a couple days later to zero. Does this sound correct? Can anyone help me with this? I want to be off of it so bad that I am ready to move off fast. I don't take any other meds at all. Now after reading comments and replies I am not sure what to do.
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Hi, @lovelife - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can see how that would be confusing if what your doctor said seems to conflict with what you have read.
Here is some Mayo Clinic information on quetiapine (Seroquel) https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/quetiapine-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20066912?p=1
I would suggest a couple of things:
1) Check back in with your doctor or a nurse handling phone calls at your doctor's office and mention what you have read and your concerns, then see if they suggest any further slowing or the schedule you've been given
2) Check with your local pharmacist for his or her opinion
How have your symptoms been the last couple of days?