Posted by jade k on July 3, 2010, at 18:10:59
In reply to Will Seroquel XR give me akathisia this time?, posted by tiopenster on July 3, 2010, at 14:02:10
> I tried regular Seroquel about 2 years ago but got horrible akathisia. I felt like I had to constantly move around and I was crawling out of my skin. But my new doc said that Seroquel XR may be different. Seems like it would cause the same problem. What do you think? I would be taking a low dose of 50mg for anxiety.
Hi Tiopenster,
I have a loved one that Seroquel saved. I have suffered from the akathisia and restlessness that you describe. As the med (similar to seroquel) was doing its job, I needed an augment and lower dose to end side effects. I no longer need it.
If your pdoc thinks its worth a shot, lower dose with a different delivery system, I'd consider it If I were you. Seems you'd know relatively soon if its acceptable. Also, there is a med called proprananol sp?, that is supposed to reduce the type of symptoms you describe.
In its class of drugs, I *think* (you'd have to confirm this) Seroquel is one of the safest.
Good luck whatever you decide.
~Jade
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