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Posted 10/28/2013 11:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone.  After a few months absence I went to see my therapist today, who is also my prescribing A.P.R.N.  My depression has become really intense and she gave me samples of Seroquel XR at 150mgs to add to my generic prozac.  Is this a high dose?  I'm scared about starting it especially as tomorrow is a workday and I'm afraid of not being able to get up on time or be able to function.

I miss Karen right now.  I always panic when a new med is prescribed.  Any answers wd be appreciated.

Thanks,

Cass

Posted 10/29/2013 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
Cass,

You can call your pharmacist or your doctor and ask if that dose is considered high.

You can also discuss the side effects most often felt, from this drug. Perhaps being tired is not one of them.

Try not to panic over things you do not know yet.

Peace
Trina
Posted 11/1/2013 3:08 AM (GMT 0)
CassandraLee

I take 300mg every night. I have heard of people taking over 600mg a day. I started at 100mg and then 200mg and ended up at 300mg.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 11/1/2013 12:58 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there

been on seroquel for 8 years, but ONLY at nite-it is my sleep med essentially. I think 100mg is starter dose so you are not too high. I would not be able to stay awake on mine, but I take 400mg aftyer 8 years.

I hope it helps you but i DO KNOW IT IS HARD COMING OFF IT  so if it isn't working, cut iit loose

Good luckMags

Posted 11/3/2013 12:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mags, Bill and Trina:

Thank you for your replies.  I did try the Seroquel for a couple of days and then stopped.  I felt like a walking zombie and did not feel comfortable driving. I contacted my therapist last night and this morning she will be calling in a lower dose for me. 

Mags, like you I will be taking it at night as I do have sleep issues.  However, it is also for mood swings which I have been unsuccessfully dealing with.  I thought mood swings only went with bipolar disorder but I guess they can go with major depression too.

Thank you all again.

Cass

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