Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Quetiapine

Posted on Mon, 9 May 2016

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Question : I am currently being treated 4 depression with severe anxiety taking seroxet increased from 20mg to 30mg. Have been given quetiapin for the anxiety.and finding the side effects very bad I take 25mg nightly after which I fall asleep quickly but the following day am stupified until after lunch, am weak and lightheaded .I have diazepam 2mg to take when needed, but try not to if possible,and also propranol 40 mg if needed.my question is which if any of these causes a cold sweat about 30 mins after eating. My appetite has dropped and I feel full after eating small amounts

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Quetiapine or propranolol.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns.

Quetiapine and propranolol both can cause fall in blood pressure which could be the reason for cold sweats.

Another possible reason could be anxiety. If not controlled adequately, it can also cause cold sweats.

Please do get your blood sugar levels checked as hypoglycemia can commonly cause cold sweats.

Hope this answers your query.
Feel free to contact further.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (16 minutes later)

What would you prescribe for my depression and anxiety as I don' t what I am on is working

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Propranolol in low doses, mirtazapine.

Detailed Answer:
In my opinion, you can take propranolol regularly in low doses of 10mg twice a day. This should suit you. For sleep issues, drugs like mirtazapine can be added in night time. This will help you in controlling anxiety as well as having adequate sleep.

Kindly talk to your doctor about this as these are prescription drugs.

Hope this helps.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad