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Posted by Cee on November 9, 2012, at 14:45:40
Hello
Due to bad side effects of long term seroquel use I had to go into the hospital so that I could get off this seroquel. The doctors took me off 550 mg in 12days and then they discharged me .now I am going thru the most horrid withdrawal effects which I handle with or try to handle with klonipin has anybody out there withdrawn from seroquel
See
Posted by Phillipa on November 9, 2012, at 15:05:00
In reply to Seroquel withdrawal, posted by Cee on November 9, 2012, at 14:45:40
Cee no but it sounds as if the taper is much too fast for that amount of seroquel. Maybe you should add some back? Phillipa
Posted by Lou PIlder on November 9, 2012, at 15:17:59
In reply to Seroquel withdrawal, posted by Cee on November 9, 2012, at 14:45:40
> Hello
> Due to bad side effects of long term seroquel use I had to go into the hospital so that I could get off this seroquel. The doctors took me off 550 mg in 12days and then they discharged me .now I am going thru the most horrid withdrawal effects which I handle with or try to handle with klonipin has anybody out there withdrawn from seroquel
> SeeSee,
You wrote,[...bad side effects...horrid withdrawal...has anybody out there withdrawn from Seroquel...].
I am unsure as to what you want to restrict, if anything, as to those that could or could not respond to your plight here to help you. If you could post answers to the following, then I could know what you are or are not restricting.
A. The only people that can respond in this thread are those that have withdrawan from Seroquel
B. The only posts here in this thread can be from those that have withdrawan from any psychotropic drug
C. The only people that can respond in this thread are those that use prescribed mind-altering drugs now.
D. Anyone can post any responses in this thread
E. something else
Lou
Posted by ShawnThomas on November 9, 2012, at 16:39:30
In reply to Re: Seroquel withdrawal » Cee, posted by Phillipa on November 9, 2012, at 15:05:00
> Cee no but it sounds as if the taper is much too fast for that amount of seroquel. Maybe you should add some back? Phillipa
I agree that a longer tapering period would have likely been appropriate given the size of the dose that was being taken. Seroquel has antihistamine effects, so histamine rebound can occur when the drug is withdrawn. Some people take an antihistamine like Benadryl to help with withdrawal symptoms like insomnia and itching. I have never taken an antipsychotic but may be able to provide additional advice if Cee describes the symptoms in greater detail.
Posted by Phillipa on November 9, 2012, at 20:42:57
In reply to Re: Seroquel withdrawal » Phillipa, posted by ShawnThomas on November 9, 2012, at 16:39:30
Shawn sure is an antihistamine. Could only tolerate one dose and docs took me off it as almost fainted. Strangest thing is my lips were dry and peeling for days afterwards. Phillipa
Posted by Phil on November 9, 2012, at 21:40:34
In reply to Re: Seroquel withdrawal » ShawnThomas, posted by Phillipa on November 9, 2012, at 20:42:57
I was going to taper off of 300 mg over 16 days. Ended up not happening for now.
I have had few problems tapering off of drugs but I usually just transition to another. AAP's are evil.
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 10, 2012, at 7:38:42
In reply to Re: Seroquel withdrawal, posted by Phil on November 9, 2012, at 21:40:34
What exactly are the withdrawl symptoms that you're having?
Diphenhydramine might help take the edge off (say 50mg with each of the three meals, and 100mg at bedtime
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 10, 2012, at 7:39:37
In reply to Re: Seroquel withdrawal, posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 10, 2012, at 7:38:42
but, probably better to see the doctor who prescribed the drug for you rather than attempt home cures
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