Posted by blueberry on April 11, 2006, at 18:58:27
In reply to Please help with Seroquel question, posted by UgottaHaveHope on April 11, 2006, at 13:34:35
Diabetes risk with seroquel does exist, but it is low. With the dose you are taking, I would think the risk is next to nothing. Once a year or twice a year fasting blood tests are a good idea for anyone on an antipsychotic. But again, I think 25mg barely qualifies. If you are overweight or have diabetes in the family history, then the blood tests take on more importance I think.
Time of exposure to the drug increases the risk. For example, someone on a high dose for a year is at a risk. Someone on a low dose for 10 years is at a risk.
On the other hand, I must admit these APs are powerful drugs. Even 25mg to me feels really really powerful. I was on 5mg zyprexa for 5 years. After being off it for 6 weeks, I tried just 1.25mg one night. Oh my, I could not believe the potency of that stuff. Wow.
Weight. Family history. Blood tests now and then.
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