Posted by morgan miller on August 3, 2010, at 16:48:40
In reply to 2nd Opinion..., posted by SheilaC on August 3, 2010, at 16:31:01
>She said that Seroquel can make people very sleepy, which is why they prescribe it. The other doc doubted me because he said he has some people on doses of up to 400 mg. In my experience the higher the dose the less sleepy Seroquel made m
I was taking like 25 mg for three days and it not only knocked me out for a bit but it made me feel like I was tripping soon after taking it. Definitely ditch your old doc, they are incompetent for sure.Good for you on making the move to see another doc ASAP. This may not be the one you love and stick with, but at least they sound better than the last douchebag.
Ya know, after reading your post, this new doc may be a keeper. I really like the moves to add a low dose lithium(what dose? 300?) and drop the seroquel. I would suggest weaning off the seroquel. Did the new pdoc suggest this?
Low dose lithium may be one of those things you might want to consider keeping in your regimen for life. It not only can improve mood as an adjunct, but it is neuroprotective, neurogenic, and has antiviral and antimicrobial properties. Great drug for long term maintenance at a low dose.
Good luck! Hope you feel better soon!
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