clarification...(with response)

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My 1st cut of seroquel brought me from 200 mg to 175 mg. My 2nd cut

brought me from 175 mg to 150 mg. The first cut was great. After 5

weeks, the headaches and nausea went away. I slept fine. The 2nd cut

was horrible. I still have headaches into my 8th week and the whole

time, I couldn't sleep well (I wasn't sleeping hardly at all

sometimes). My boyfriend noticed slight behavioral changes b/c I told

him to keep an eye on me in case anything goes wrong (I told him this,

so he and I can do something, rather than me going to the hospital

psych ward)...He says he notices slight behavioral changes that look

like I might be losing it (we call it decompensating). He wants me

back on the 175 mg. While I took 175 mg last night to help me sleep,

I feel indecisive about this. I went through 7 weeks (I'm in my 8th

week) of headaches, nausea and insomnia on my 2nd cut. Am I ever

going to get off of psychotropic drugs? Should I go back to 175 mg?

For how long should I be at 175 mg before I do another cut? >>

** Thank you. This clarification helps.

Seroquel (and other antipsychotics) have to be dealt with somewhat

differently than other types of drugs. 25 milligrams is too large of a

decrease. It's more than 10% as was your first decrease. You should not have

had headaches and nausea for 5 weeks. That is a sign that your decrease was too

large.

At times, even 10% will be too large. But, there will be no need to worry

about " losing it " if you follow the guidance we offer here. It is only by

choosing to do it your way -- too much at a time -- that will tip you over the

edge. It would do this to anybody.

You will find that you may need to stick closer to 5% decreases in order to

safely discontimue this drug.

Regards,