@val56 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a place to give and get support.

I agree with you. Taping off a medication like Seroquel on your own should not happen. If your provider will not be of assistance then it's important to find a new provider.

I know that is a barrier for many people, finding a new provider. I'm well aware. It isn't easy to navigate the medical system. In times like these it's important to use any support you have, like family, friends, social workers, insurance providers, patient advocates, the office of patient experience, etc. etc.

May I ask if you have experience in taping from Seroquel?

Yes Seroquel and Effexor.

@val56
I disagree that either Effexor or Seroquel should be illegal. They are beneficial to many. I know a man who has schizophrenia who takes Seroquel and although he did develop Seroquel Induced Diabetes from it his Schizophrenia has been controlled so he chooses to continue taking it. If I were you I would use the 5 to 10% method and if possible use a Compounding Pharmacy to assure accuracy.
Another option is Cinderella therapeutics in the Netherlands. Below is there Seroquel tapering strips page.
https://cdn.taperingstrip.org/presordfrm/antipsychotics/QTPN_bestel_GB.pdf
Here is some additional information about Cinderella therapeutics
https://www.taperingstrip.com/prescribing-and-ordering/
Unfortunately, most physicians aren't adequately trained or just don't care about the differences in metabolism in different people.
Although doctors aren't always to blame. Patients have a responsibility to know what they are taking and not automatically assume doctors are incapable of making mistakes. Patients are frequently in a hurry to stop medications. One lady here took Effexor for 30 years and quit cold turkey and had a stroke. What's the rush?
Best of luck to you,
Jake