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Best Advice For Weaning Off Of Seroquel XR Which I Use For Sleeping
Hello, I d like to know what the best advice for weaning myself off of seroquel XR, I do not have insurance so please don t advise me to see a doctor, I have enough doses to last me long enough for about 2 month, I have already come down from 450mg to 250mg, I plan to drop another 50 MG this upcoming monday, my biggest problem is that I use the seroquel mainly for sleep, what is the best way to assure that I do not get terrible withdrawal symptoms when I do finally take my last dose of seroquel XR. Also I d like to know what the best recommendation would be for an over the counter sleep aid, something that I can take for the long haul and for it to be safe and non habit forming. Thank you for your time.
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
Firstly, Seroquel (Quetiapine) is an anti-psychotic medication given for certain specific psychiatric conditions called psychotic disorders. It is not a medication given for sleeping problems. Moreover, 45omg is definitely an anti-psychotic dose, which means that you may have been prescribed this medication at this dose for a particular psychiatric problem. So, it is not advisable to reduce or try to stop this medication without the advise of your doctor, since it may cause a relapse or worsening of your previous problems. So, please consult your doctor for a proper evaluation and further advise before taking any treatment decisions on your own.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Firstly, Seroquel (Quetiapine) is an anti-psychotic medication given for certain specific psychiatric conditions called psychotic disorders. It is not a medication given for sleeping problems. Moreover, 45omg is definitely an anti-psychotic dose, which means that you may have been prescribed this medication at this dose for a particular psychiatric problem. So, it is not advisable to reduce or try to stop this medication without the advise of your doctor, since it may cause a relapse or worsening of your previous problems. So, please consult your doctor for a proper evaluation and further advise before taking any treatment decisions on your own.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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