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Re: Q about Seroquel testing - Yxibow » UgottaHaveHope

Posted by yxibow on March 4, 2007, at 15:50:32

In reply to Re: Q about Seroquel testing - Yxibow » yxibow, posted by UgottaHaveHope on March 4, 2007, at 11:47:53

> > Liability also lies with doctors and visual observations would certainly have set off signals that weight gain was imminent and tests should have been done to determine diabetic potential. I still have those tests done myself, even with Seroquel, at physicals because there are some risks involved.
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> Jay: I take Seroquel, too. What exact tests do you order from the doctor to monitor any possible problems from the drug? Thanks, Michael


I have more frequent physicals; specifically I believe the diabetes/sugar test, but considering my weight gain (some left from Remeron in the past ) also an EKG and cholesterol/lipid panel.


My psychiatrist was overcautious when we started it and did a second eye exam (it was shown that stuffing beagles with Seroquel could cause glaucoma but we're talking a quite a difference in dose. To date I don't think there is a conclusive human case of it.) I also insist on fairly frequent AIMS tests for TD (since I have some odd EPS from Seroquel), which are on the spot subjective muscle exams by a psychiatrist. They're routine and fairly quick.

I think that covers the Seroquel angle

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