Posted by azalea on October 31, 2008, at 13:48:26
In reply to Questions on Seroquel ?????, posted by ricker on October 31, 2008, at 13:42:07
The mood stabilizer dose for Seroquel is much higher than the sleep aid dose. 25-50mg will help with sleep. 300mg is the recommended dose for bipolar depression, so I'm guessing that provides the mood stabilization.
Have you considered Lithium?
> I have some questions regarding Seroquel and my upcomming p/doc appointment.
> I had mentioned earlier that I experienced severe akathisia while on pimozide in 1989.
> I have most recently tried lamictal and experienced too many skin related side effects.
> I have depression/anxiety...20 years. My moods are quite mixed....no mania, but rather, depressed, aggression, irritability and the occasional "normal" moment.
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> I am currently on; Zoloft 75mg, Remeron 30mg, Clonazepam 0.5md bid and tapering off Lamictal.
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> My p/doc would like to try an A/P to replace Lamictal as I've been unsuccessful with prior mood stabilizer trials.
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> I am considering Seroquel for the following reasons;
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> - sleep aid, I can eliminate Remeron as I take it for sleep only, there should be a trade-off in weight gain between the two??
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> - augment zoloft to increase A/D benefits??
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> - act as mood stabilizer for irritability??
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> - low risk for akathisia as compared to pimozide?
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> - I have severe tinnitus, it may reduce some of the terrible ringing in my ears/head??
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> I would very much appreciate any input. Please comment on my "wish" list.
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> Thanks to all for your support..... Rick
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