Posted by yxibow on May 22, 2009, at 1:00:42
In reply to Re: Seroquel help needed! - yxibow » yxibow, posted by obsidian on May 21, 2009, at 23:27:36
> > Most APs have a "blunting" effect. For patients who are schizophrenic especially, this is actually an advantage, it "quells" and reduces agitation.
>
> I've been taking only 50mgs for a while now, initially even that low a dose flattened me out a bit, but in some ways it was welcome
> I take that along with 1mg of clonazepam, 225 mgs effexor xr and lamictal 100mgs
> I find that as time has gone on though it doesn't really give me that blunted feeling as much, and I manage to get agitated just fine ;-)
> unfortunately, cutting out the seroquel, even at such a low dose, is likely to get me hyped up, anxious and agitated
> > A similar catch-22 exists with the Seroquel -- if I went off of it, it is likely that I couldn't cope or care for myself very well and my functionality would be greatly reduced and anxiety would flare.
>
> it sucks doesn't it?
> how much do you take?
>
> thanks,
> sidI take it (off label for an orphan somatiform disorder); 400mg.
I also take Lamictal - 250mg
And a fair amount of Valium which is another catch-22.
Among the other multitude of medications and supplements.
-- Jay
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