12 Yrs On Seroquel, Now Withdrawn, Any Information ?

[crawfishsm]

I am new here and been on Seroquel since 1996. Because of my weight and diabetes, the doctors, acted like it was nothing to say you won't get it anymore ? I have not slept in days, it handled my Post Traumatic Disorder,
and anxiety on a low dose...

I was given it to not to be addicited to benzo's..now I was sent home with no information besides..not sleeping and exhaustion so far...what may happen and if anybody knows or has been on it that long...and then taken off that ?

I would appreciate any information...I was handed a bottle of Topomax to stablize my "mood" and "shock".....and dismissed. I am in utter shock...is there any information..how I am to handle this....they gave no plan, no withdrawal plan, just flat out refused to write it....

I am scared. I have gone to a proper psychiatrist since 1992..and he is now in another state and not answering my calls...has anybody been on it even half this long...for anxiety and Post traumatic disorder...and just dummped basically. I cant even find information on the internet....and this was the safe drug to get off of 5 mg of Tranxene....makes me want to start drinking again..... since I had no anxiety with a glass or two of wine...

I am really stunned....and scared of tonight not sleeping again....

[Hyper Typer]

I'm not sure if I can help you much, but I am prescribed Seroquel 100mg. per day for anxiety (can be very severe at times). I usually only take 50mg. when I am suffering badly because it sedates me so badly that I am out even the next day sometimes. It seems very helpful for anxiety in my experience. So, I can't imagine the doc taking you off the med so suddenly if you had been on it since 1996. I certainly can see why you would have trouble sleeping since being completely stopped all at once. I would at least call the doc's office and let them know how much trouble you're having getting sleep. Maybe they could suggest something that would help you get through this time of adjusting to being without it. They must have a reason for stopping you so quickly, but I know how difficult it is not to be able to sleep. My prayers are with you. Hope this helped.

[crawfishsm]

Seroquel has been for me a great drug for anxiety. Unfortunately, since it has been issued a FDA alert - for gaining weight and diabetes which I now have both, it seems my ship has been abandoned..

I always thought a lower dose did me just fine too..but you know sometimes you just follow directions...

I just didn't think my ship would sink so fast. I also have high anxiety problems and it does a great job for me...I am going to continute to find a dr..I only take 100mg...which I guess I will just try to go down to less..then I dont have anything...

I hate starting drugs and withdrawals..especially when it has stopped panic disorder, anxiety (high) and post traumatic disorder..THANKS FOR ANSWERING.....I was starting to think no one took it for ANXIETY..but me out there ? Thanks..... Have you gained weight on this drug ?

[hopesprings2]

see another doctor about it

[aussiejono]

Try pericyazine (Neuleptil / Neulactil)