LynnieB: Could Psychiatrist make mistake??

Yes.

Meantime, some links for you:

• rxlist.com: Seroquel: This link leads to a medically-oriented site. It can provide you with a very thorough introduction to the medication, Seroquel. Note that there is also an extended version (Seroquel XR). If you're not certain which form you were prescribed, it may be helpful to read the background on both.

• askapatient.com: Seroquel: This leads to a consumer-oriented site that allows people who have taken the medication to rate its effectiveness and list positive or negative responses. This kind of feedback tends to provide a far bigger picture of a drug's actual effectiveness than a medically oriented site can.

• Reclaiming your power during medication visits with your psychiatrist: The last link is written by Patricia Deegan, a psychologist who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. It's very balanced and informative. I recommend it highly to anyone who is taking psychiatric medication. At the bottom of the page there is also a chart you can print out to help you monitor your response to any medication changes.

Whether or not a medication is helpful varies by individual however I firmly believe that all individuals are entitled to make an informed consent in consultation with their professional caregivers. I suggest you not take the medication until you've had the opportunity to research the potential risks and benefits, discuss it with your doctor and decide if you're comfortable with the idea of taking it. Should you make the decision to take it, it might be helpful to carefully monitor your response for a period of time.

~ Namaste