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Re: Low Cortisol, Seroquel, Anxiety » Nuala

Posted by peggybek on April 16, 2011, at 16:10:38

In reply to Low Cortisol, Seroquel, Anxiety, posted by Nuala on August 2, 2008, at 20:02:28

In reply to this post: 08/08

> I have been on Seroquel (quetiapine) for 4 years, along with Lexapro. Originally, I was on 300 mg Seroquel and 30 Lexapro. Currently 70% of 25mg (tapering down)and no lexapro.
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> I was subsequently diagnosed as hypothyroid 3 years ago, and placed on thyroxine. My old medical records, which I consulted showed I was hypothyroid in 1996!
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> I began tapering my psych meds as I felt infinately better!
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> However, after a time, I could no longer tolerate any dose of thyroxine (any variety) or Armour.
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> I was recently diagnosed with partial secondary adrenal insufficency, which I researched and had tests run for as a result of intolerance to all thyroid medications.
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> I believe that my HPA axis and HPT axis were likely already depressed and it was an error to place me on Seroquel.
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> From what little I could find in abstract form on Pubmed, showed that Seroquel, even in low doses can significantly lower ACTH and cortisol.
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> I don't want to go on hydrocortisone for life if there is any chance that the current Seroqeul dose I am taking is interfering sufficiently with my cortisol production.
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> However, at a 30% taper, I vary in anxiety and fatigue throughout the day. TOTALLY variable and I can't predict when it will strike, or if I will feel well enough to do things. Sometimes I feel ok, others, paralyzed in anxiety and extreme fatigue.
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> I am starting to wonder if the Seroquel has caused a permanent impairment to my HPA axis and adrenal glands and god knows what else.
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> Has anyone else been through something similar?
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> Does anyone have a low cortisol situation (any form of adrenal insufficiency not caused by a antipsychotic) and is on psych meds becasue of it?
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> I feel that the literature is so under represented on the subject of hypoadrenia or impaired HPA axis function > I see plenty on cushings and HYPER adrenal situations. It seems that a lot of psych meds , esp the newer antipsychotics are designed specificially to low or decrease HPA axis activity.
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> Thanks :)
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Hi Nuala,

My name is XXX, UK. I am doing some research to see if taking Seroquel has caused my adrenal/thyroid issues or visa versa and I came across your post.

I know it was a long time ago but I wonder if you did manage to stabilise your adrenals and get back onto your thyroid meds?

Like you I have severely effected by psych drugs that I may never have needed due to existing thyroid issue (ignored by Docs!!!) and am now in a worse state than before!!

Any comments greatly appreciated and I hope this message finds you well.

Kind regards

XXX, UK


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