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Suggest Safe Withdrawal Methods Of Seroquel

Ive been on Seroquel for almost 10 years. Tried to quit a few times but there were major withdrawal symtom couldnt sleep 5 days and nights ended up in an emergency. Gained so much weight. I m 70 lbs over weight now. Have high blood pressure high cholestrol lately. I really wanna quit seroquel for good. Currently taking 200 mg every night with Ativan 2 mg to sleep. please advice me how can i quit seroquel for good. Thanks.
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Welcome to HCM.
Seroquel (quetiapine) is an antipsychotic. I usually does not cause dependence. But you have mentioned that you are having withdrawal symptoms due to seroquel.
I would advice you to switch to an sustained release preparation first if you taking an immediate release preparation.
Then the gradual tapering of dose is required. Reduce by 50mg every every week under your doctor's supervision. Donot go cold turkey.
This drug has side effects of weight gain, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia.
You would need life style modifications for that like avoiding fatty food, daily exercises.
Also get you blood sugar checked.
Hope this helps.
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Suggest Safe Withdrawal Methods Of Seroquel

Hello Welcome to HCM. Seroquel (quetiapine) is an antipsychotic. I usually does not cause dependence. But you have mentioned that you are having withdrawal symptoms due to seroquel. I would advice you to switch to an sustained release preparation first if you taking an immediate release preparation. Then the gradual tapering of dose is required. Reduce by 50mg every every week under your doctor s supervision. Donot go cold turkey. This drug has side effects of weight gain, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia. You would need life style modifications for that like avoiding fatty food, daily exercises. Also get you blood sugar checked. Hope this helps.