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Posted by xxx_pixie_xxx on September 28, 2006, at 12:20:32
hi i was diagnosed with cyclothymia 2 years ago. i have recently been started on anti psychotics, seroquel, although i do feel better because im getting a sleep, my moods have been fluxuating from hour to hour. i am hoping this is just until the anti psychotics have kicked in. anyone else been prescribed anti psychotics?
Posted by med_empowered on September 28, 2006, at 13:58:29
In reply to anti psychotics, posted by xxx_pixie_xxx on September 28, 2006, at 12:20:32
have you tried anything else? antipsychotics are kind of hardcore, especially for a relatively mild mood disorder.
lower-end dosgaes of depakote might be useful, for instance.
Posted by fca on September 28, 2006, at 14:29:41
In reply to Re: anti psychotics, posted by med_empowered on September 28, 2006, at 13:58:29
I believe seroquel is the most prescribed antipsychotic for off label uses. It is considered one of the safer APs, has efficacy at low doses and its side effects are minimal (compared to other APs) at the lower dosage used for off label TX. Be patient, it does takes time to work. Best of Luck
Posted by Lindenblüte on September 28, 2006, at 16:03:48
In reply to Re: anti psychotics, posted by fca on September 28, 2006, at 14:29:41
hi pixie,
I take 50 mg of seroquel in the evening. it helps me sleep, and it helps keep me a little more stable during the day.At that dose, it's not really an "anti-psychotic" but rather a "mood stabilizer". Has some mild anti-depressant and anti-anxiety effects.
Doses in the range of hundreds of mg of seroquel are more typical for acute psychosis or maintenence. These high doses are often very sedating, but interestingly, some people report that they feel more sedation at low doses than high doses.
What is your dose? How are you feeling? Do you see a doctor for psychopharmacology, also therapy?
hope you are doing peachy,
-Li
Posted by Phillipa on September 28, 2006, at 21:48:39
In reply to Re: anti psychotics, posted by Lindenblüte on September 28, 2006, at 16:03:48
Anyone know why my fact puckered up and my lips badly peeled one week off only a three day trial of seroquel. Is this a freaky side effect or something? Love Phillipa
Posted by ace on September 28, 2006, at 22:51:05
In reply to anti psychotics, posted by xxx_pixie_xxx on September 28, 2006, at 12:20:32
> hi i was diagnosed with cyclothymia 2 years ago. i have recently been started on anti psychotics, seroquel, although i do feel better because im getting a sleep, my moods have been fluxuating from hour to hour. i am hoping this is just until the anti psychotics have kicked in. anyone else been prescribed anti psychotics?
Yeah, plenty! they are great for a whole spectrum of psychopathologies!
what's your specific qstn?
Posted by Fungalfoot on September 29, 2006, at 10:00:40
In reply to Re: anti psychotics » xxx_pixie_xxx, posted by ace on September 28, 2006, at 22:51:05
I started Seroquel 9/21. I am bi-polar. Today my mood felt unstable. Sometimes I felt depressed, unusual for me, sometimes I felt a bit manic, also on an hourly basis. I am on 100 mg at the moment but I may change that to 50 mg.
Alan
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