Seroquel withdrawl symptoms?

Question

I have been taking Seroquel for about 8 months, and I gradually reduced the doses (under doctor's supervision) and finally successfully stop taking it. I did not cold-turkey it.

However, I would like to know, if there can be any withdrawl symptoms possible after quitting Seroquel.

After stopping the med, I have been experiencing insomnia and strong constipation.

I was wondering, if those problems have anything to do with Seroquel.

I tried to ask my doctor about this but he is gone for a week for out-of-country seminar.

What do you think?

Thanks

Answer 1

Seroquel withdrawal symptoms are not known to be particularly unfavorable for people who discontinue use of this atypical antipsychotic prescription drug. Seroquel (quetiapine) was approved in 1997 to treat the adverse psychological symptoms of schizophrenia including delusions, hallucinations, and other positive symptoms. Seroquel is produced by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and accounts for one-quarter of all new antipsychotic prescription sales in the United States.



Seroquel has also been used for off-label uses such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and sleeping problems. None of these uses have been approved by the FDA or sufficiently studied in these patient populations. It is illegal for a drug company to promote their product for any uses that have not been approved by the FDA. Doctors may prescribe a drug for other uses, but the risks of side effects and Seroquel withdrawal have not been studied and are not well understood.



In terms of Seroquel withdrawal, this drug is not known to be habit forming. Therefore Seroquel withdrawal may not be experienced at all or as unfavorably as medications that are addictive. This is one of the reasons that Seroquel has been prescribed to some patients as a sleeping pill. Many sleeping pills are addictive, but studies indicate that Seroquel is not, nor are Seroquel withdrawal symptoms a threat.



The biggest threat of Seroquel withdrawal is the reappearance of the symptoms the drug is intended to treat. Patients who suffer from schizophrenia may experience a resurgence of their adverse psychological symptoms during Seroquel withdrawal. Symptoms may actually be initially worse than they were prior to taking Seroquel.



For this reason, it is very important to speak to your doctor about Seroquel withdrawal prior to discontinuing or making any changes to your Seroquel use. Your doctor should be able to advise you of the risks and benefits of discontinuing or changing your Seroquel treatment. This medical professional will be able to determine if you are at risk for adverse Seroquel withdrawal symptoms and determine the best plan to mitigate these risks.



In addition to possible Seroquel withdrawal symptoms, there are other risks of Seroquel use that patients should speak to their doctor about before starting or changing their treatment. Common side effects of Seroquel include dizziness and drowsiness and low blood pressure. Alcohol and a variety of other medications can be harmful when taken in conjunction with Seroquel. Seroquel can also cause serious side effects such as the motor condition tardive dyskinesia, potentially fatal Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, and diabetes. These conditions may be permanent and may not disappear during a Seroquel withdrawal. For more information on Seroquel withdrawal and other serious side effects, you may wish to contact your health care provider.-

Answer 2

Seroquel Withdrawal Symptoms

Answer 3

Seroquel Side Effects Withdrawal

Answer 4

What is Seroquel?



Seroquel (quetiapine) is an antipsychotic medicine. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.

Seroquel is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old.

Seroquel is used to treat bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Seroquel is also used together with antidepressant medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults.

Extended-release Seroquel XR is for use only in adults and should not be given to anyone younger than 18 years old.





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Answer 5

Seroquel is sedating. It's not unusual to have trouble sleeping after stopping. The constipation usually is a symptom while taking Seroquel, not stopping it. Try drinking a lot more fluids, increase fruit consumption.

Answer 6

Don't ever take the sleeping pills route!!



1. They will damage your liver big time and you can get into serious health problems.



2. You will get hooked up on them and you won't be able to have a normal life any more if you don't take your pills everyday.



The sleeping pills industry is damaging our health by capitalizing on our ignorance, and by distracting people from effective and natural ways to deal with this problem. I had been taking prescription sleep medications [Ambien] for over 5 years. It stopped working and I simply took more. Still did not work. Nights were very difficult - medication put me to sleep but I would wake up after 2–3 hours with a strong sympathetic response (fast pulse, pounding heartbeat, wide awake alert). It was a very difficult cycle to break. I was really in bad shape due to lack of sleep.



After years of struggling I was able to cure my insomnia naturally and pretty fast. I followed the Sleep Tracks sleep optimization program, here is their official web -site if you want to take a look: http://www.insomniacure.net



Ohhh..and Good Luck!

Answer 7

3 Steps to Cure Insomnia Forever!

Answer 8

i absolutley positvley definatly know that the insomnia is from the serquel. my sister (who i lived with at the time) once ran out of seroquel (liquid). she went three days without and dint sleep for 72 hours!