Posted by ace on January 16, 2005, at 20:34:22
In reply to Seroquel?, posted by tygereyes on January 15, 2005, at 15:24:21
> Okay. So I just added 25 mgs to my cocktail of Trileptal and Desipramine and I have a few questions.
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> 1) What's the deal with weight gain (at this dose)? I've heard conflicting reports. And, if weight gain IS a factor at 25 mgs, is that because of increased appetite or metabolic slowdown or both?Weight gain is very low on Seroquel as compared to all other antipsychotics.
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> 2) So far, I'm sleeping like a baby every night - for the first time in years. Will this always be the case or will this side effect go away and require increasing doses to fall asleep? How long does it take before that occurs, if it does?No. I believe the effect will last, maybe you might need to increase to 50mg or 75mg, but I think sedation will stay...it's a sedative drug.
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> 3) Should my antidepressant prevent the depression that can sometimes occur with Seroquel?Depression occuring with Seroquel??? Seroquel is much much much more likely to have an antidepressant response...
> 4) What's the risk for tardive dyskenesia?
almost non-existant at all doses. Actually Seroquel is the only antipsychotic where the occurence of TD was no higher than placebo. Don't even worry about that mate.
> 5) I think there is a P450 interaction between Seroquel and Trileptal. Can anyone clarify that for me?I don't think their is, but I would have to check my medical texts to give a positive answer.
> Any question anyone could answer would be fantastic. Thank you so much!
No worries man, good luck!!!Ace
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