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Posted by Sonya on August 15, 2005, at 12:20:35
Even with fairly slow tapering to get off Seroquel, I've had to restart it because withdrawal symptoms were so debilitating. My max dosage was 50mg. I reduced by half every week until I was down to 6.25mg. Anxiety, headaches, nausea, fatigue became unbearable. Yesterday I returned to 25mg. Pdoc said this morning he doesn't know if symptoms are withdrawal. He suggested I stay on 25mg for 3 more days then start tapering from that again. I want off this drug! (I'm on no other meds.)
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to avoid withdrawal symptoms from antipsychotics?
Posted by ed_uk on August 15, 2005, at 16:40:23
In reply to Seroquel withdrawal is the pits!, posted by Sonya on August 15, 2005, at 12:20:35
Hi Sonya,
Perhaps a sedating antihistamine would help ease the withdrawal symptoms. You could try hydroxyzine (Atarax) - it's calming and might reduce nausea.
~Ed
Posted by Sonya on August 16, 2005, at 7:26:10
In reply to Re: Seroquel withdrawal is the pits! » Sonya, posted by ed_uk on August 15, 2005, at 16:40:23
Thanks, Ed. I think that's a great idea. I've tried it before so know what it's like. In case my pdoc won't prescribe it, is there an OTC med that's similar?
> Perhaps a sedating antihistamine would help ease the withdrawal symptoms. You could try hydroxyzine (Atarax) - it's calming and might reduce nausea.
>
Posted by monicafaye on September 2, 2005, at 14:45:55
In reply to Re: Seroquel withdrawal is the pits! » ed_uk, posted by Sonya on August 16, 2005, at 7:26:10
Try Benadryl or Dramamine. They are both OTC and should help.
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