Posted by Cam W. on February 14, 2001, at 7:07:40
In reply to Re: Cam--Seroquel effect on hormones?, posted by LouF on February 14, 2001, at 0:23:41
Lou - •Do tell your pdoc• that you are stopping the Seroquel and starting melatonin. Everyone needs to be on the same page. Did the Ob/Gyn have an opinion on this? After all it might not be the Seroquel; even though it looks like a skunk, talks like a skunk and even smells like a skunk; it could be an old boyfriend. The Seroquel dose you are taking is fairly low (but is an adequate augmenting dose), which further leaves me to believe that it is not the Seroquel causing these problems.
I am not sure if melatonin interacts with your other med, either, but there is a remote possibility. Do the stopping of the Seroquel to ease your mind, BUT do it while being watched over by a doc. At least give the pdoc a call before stopping.
As for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), it couldn't hurt in a cases like this. Like you, I'd like to factor out all other possibilities, but do have an objective eye (ie your docs) watch over any decision you make. That way they can watch for any potential problems that may arise. Most times we cannot notice changes in ourselves, that are obvious to others, especially a trained eye.
Hang in there with the Seroquel, because really, it is only 4 more weeks out of 40 years. Hell, you're not old, just 'experienced'.
Good luck with your decision - but phone your damn pdoc ;^)
- Cam
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