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Getting off of Seroquel

Posted by anniegk @anniegk, Jun 8, 2018

I have been on 300 mgs. Seroquel ER for over a year for augmenting my antidepressant which is 45 mgs. Of Mirtazapine. I decided to try and get off of the Seroquel. I was on 300mgs ER (extended release). I titrated down to 250 mg ER for 2 months without too many problems.than i titrated down to 200mgs ER just 5 days ago. My plan is to try to titrate off using ER tablets. My thinking is that perhaps the drug will remove its self from my system more gradually. I have had some nausea and a couple of episodes of diarrhea. I also have a very irregular heart beat and was started on 60 mgs of Propranolol ER (extended release) 4 weeks ago. It seems to be helping my heartbeat. I have wondered if the nausea and light headness is from the Propranolol, a Beta Blocker, or the dose reduction of the Seroquel. I also wonder if the way iam titrating the Seroquel is safe. My doctor says it will only take a couple of weeks...I think that is too fast of a taper after being on a drug for over a year. What do you think?

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Oct 20, 2020
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@annieb0188

Hi, My name is Annie and Im new here , my doctor wants ne to start sequal. What exactly is it used for and what are the side effects. Any advice would be nuce. Thank you

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@annieb0188
Why does your doctor want you on this med?
Jake

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annieb0188 | @annieb0188 | Oct 20, 2020
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@annieb0188
Why does your doctor want you on this med?
Jake

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Hi Jake, It is for my anxiety.

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mayo337xxx | @mayo337xxx | Oct 20, 2020
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@annieb0188

Hi, My name is Annie and Im new here , my doctor wants ne to start sequal. What exactly is it used for and what are the side effects. Any advice would be nuce. Thank you

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Do not get on seroquel !!!
To get off it is world war 3
And you still may not get free
Get another drug

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mayo337xxx | @mayo337xxx | Oct 20, 2020
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@annieb0188
Why does your doctor want you on this med?
Jake

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Mania and sleep

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Erika | @erikas | Oct 20, 2020
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I know but if you sleep walk while weaning and drink shampoo and hydrogen peroxide wile on these walls you’d try cold turkey too
Cold turkey doesn’t work ( duh ) 😂I know
I’m desperate to get this poison out of me
Thanks for sharing

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@mayo337xxx that must have been frightening. It is clear to me that you need to be monitored closely to ensure your safety.

May I ask what your provider had to say about sleep walking and drinking shampoo and hydrogen peroxide?

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mayo337xxx | @mayo337xxx | Oct 20, 2020
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@mayo337xxx that must have been frightening. It is clear to me that you need to be monitored closely to ensure your safety.

May I ask what your provider had to say about sleep walking and drinking shampoo and hydrogen peroxide?

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Provider doesn’t care about sleepwalking apparently. And even though I’m done w seroquel he continues to go with it
I’m done I’m tapering again so it’ll get better
I’ve been bi polar all my life and this isn’t the drug to take. Thanks for sharing

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Oct 20, 2020
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@annieb0188

Hi, My name is Annie and Im new here , my doctor wants ne to start sequal. What exactly is it used for and what are the side effects. Any advice would be nuce. Thank you

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@annieb0188
Seroquel is for people who have schizophrenia, bipolar and very severe depression where other medications have been unable to help. Many doctors prescribe Seroquel for sleep issues. However it is not recommended for that sleep issues. I would never take an anti-psychotic drug for any type of sleep issue. I have insomnia and wake up between one and 3 AM however I don’t take anything for it. There are other drugs specifically designed for that purpose.
Jake

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mayo337xxx | @mayo337xxx | Oct 20, 2020
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@annieb0188
Why does your doctor want you on this med?
Jake

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Real bad mania especially at bedtime

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mayo337xxx | @mayo337xxx | Oct 20, 2020
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@mayo337xxx
The best way off your medication is to do it slowly, extremely slowly infinitesimally slowly if necessary.
The major factors how to taper off Seroquel are how high your dose was and how long you have been taking the medication.
Jake

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Thanks

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Oct 20, 2020

@mayo33
Have you seen a sleep specialist? However if you’ve had bad bipolar you probably need to be treated for that there are other medications available. I’m not sure why you want it off of it in the first place perhaps you were having side effects. But there is help available.
Jake

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