Posted by Scott L. Schofield on January 6, 2000, at 10:39:45
My doctor put me on Seroquel(quetiapine) yesterday to be used as an antidepressant. I didn't know that it was used for depression.This drug is considered to be an atypical neuroleptic, and as such carries a risk of inducing tardive-diskinisia.
I tried Zyprexa (olanzapine) in September and seemed to get a robust antidepressant effect within a few days, but it only lasted a week. I met a woman who described that she had a similar experience with Zyprexa. A friend of mine who worked in a day-program told me that this scenario was rather common with Zyprexa. He also said that those using Seroquel seemed less likely to relapse.
1. Is anyone else using Seroquel as an antidepressant?
2. How long has it been effective?
3. What has your doctor told you about tardive-dyskinisia?
Any information regarding Seroquel would be valueable.
Thanks.- Scott
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