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Originally Posted by Brokenfriend
I'm on a very low dose of Xanax(The generic form) They give me 5, 0.25 Mg a day. This dose doesn't put a dent in my anxiety,but it's better then nothing. I'm on 250 Mg.s of Luvox for the OCD. The seroquel is a anti psychotic. I have to take Imodium,and Pepsid,because these conditions bother my digestion.
The Seroquel is 50 Mg.s,and she said break it in half to take it ,and see if it helps me when I go into one of those anxiety,mania events. There are so many sides to this illness. I feel a little paranoid sometimes. So She actually gave me 24 doses. I guess I can call her to prescribe me more. I don't know how much it cost. BF
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Dear Friend,
I don't think that Seroquel works like that. It has to be taken everyday at a high enough dose. 50 is low -ish. 25 is very low and helps with sleep but not the other symptoms you mention.
I'm not an expert and I do not have personal experience with Seroquel but her way really sounds dumb to me.
Why does she have you breaking it? Is she giving you samples?
Here is some info on Seroquel:
http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Sec...ContentID=8190
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How long does it take for Seroquel® to work?
It may take at least 2 to 3 weeks in order to see some improvement in your symptoms. The full benefit of quetiapine may not be seen for at least 4-6 weeks.
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It does not work right away like Xanax. A person has to take it a little while to feel the benefits.
Seroquel is an expensive drug. It is not available in generic in the US.
You need to get those people to treat your anxiety according to accepted protocols. You need to find a way to get them to change, or else get someone else to treat you.
Also, stop waiting patiently between appointments.
Call them on Friday and tell them that you are in a bad way and need more help.
Ask to see them.
If they won't, go to emergency services.
Find a way to get proper treatment. It will be worth the fight.
People can sometimes improve drmatically with the right medications. You deserve the chance to get better.
mari