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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yodren | @yodren | Sep 18, 2021

In reply to @ginak523 "I just stopped it cold turkey and feel much better ! Thank you for responding ." + (show)

Hi i dropped from 100XR Down to 50 XR without telling the psych i have withdrawls but dont think they are from the seraquel more so with the other drugs they have me on

Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Sep 19, 2021

In reply to @yodren "Hi i dropped from 100XR Down to 50 XR without telling the psych i have withdrawls..." + (show)

@yodren
Most importantly it wasn't very wise to discontinue Seroquel without telling your physician. Are you coming off other meds simultaneously? I ended up in bed for 3 months when I did that. You need to come off this medication slowly. If you continue 50% cuts you may well be on your way to worse withdrawals. When did your withdrawals begin?
Take care,
Jake

elixirhtc | @elixirhtc | Sep 19, 2021

Yes it's better to continue by using it but it's better to get proper guidance and recommendation from physician ..

sears | @sears | Sep 19, 2021

My doctor prescribed Seroquel in conjunction with tapering Xanax. I picked up the script, read the insert and then did my own research. I notified him I would not be taking Seroquel. I was his patient for over 25 years. He began refusing all my calls and the office staff were hanging up on me. Trying to find a new doctor was a nightmare. I ended up in the hospital. In the end I’m glad I never started the Seroquel. The doctor was taking me off Xanax and prescribing another nightmare drug. This is what they do. No thanks.

yodren | @yodren | Sep 19, 2021

In reply to @jakedduck1 "@yodren Most importantly it wasn't very wise to discontinue Seroquel without telling your physician. Are you..." + (show)

I did have side affects before I halved the Seraquel didn’t think it would matter halving the dose

yodren | @yodren | Sep 19, 2021

In reply to @yodren "I did have side affects before I halved the Seraquel didn’t think it would matter halving..." + (show)

Didn’t think Seraquel XR was so strong

yodren | @yodren | Sep 23, 2021

My psychiatrist has me on 200 mg XR Seraquel, 100 mg IR Seraquel, Valium 5mg and 90 mg Mirtazapine at night not helping anyone else on these doses at nigjt

Zuzu | @eczarniecki | Sep 24, 2021

In reply to @yodren "My psychiatrist has me on 200 mg XR Seraquel, 100 mg IR Seraquel, Valium 5mg and..." + (show)

I wonder if you might be addicted to Valium. Been in Med-management since 1985. Not one of my docs ever suggested or prescribed Valium. It is very addictive. Change doctors.

Zuzu | @eczarniecki | Sep 24, 2021

In reply to @sears "My doctor prescribed Seroquel in conjunction with tapering Xanax. I picked up the script, read the..." + (show)

If you read all the inserts you’ll probably steer clear of everything. I have found Seroquel to be very helpful for myself. The doc however should never refused your calls. That person is copping out because they don’t know how to do their job. Find another doctor.