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Posted by clb on December 17, 2003, at 21:32:26
Hi. Wondering if anyone has experienced increased anxiety on Seroquel. My son, bipolar, (on Lithobid, lamictal, seroquel and now xanax) has been having severe anxiety (some panic) after taking his doses of Seroquel. Has anyone else had this reaction? What causes this? Many thanks for any help! Worried mom
Posted by brussell on December 18, 2003, at 0:08:08
In reply to Seroquel CAUSING anxiety?, posted by clb on December 17, 2003, at 21:32:26
I would get anxious on Seroquel sometimes because the drug kept me from feeling normal emotions. If I were upset, Seroquel didn't do much to calm me down, it just made me feel numb.
I am surprised that any antipsychotic could *cause* severe anxiety. All I can suggest is that the drug might not be a good match for your son. If it's safe for your son, you could try discontinuing the Seroquel until you can talk to your son's psychiatrist. You might want to try Abilify, which works differently from Seroquel and seems to have milder side-effects.
Good Luck
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