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Originally Posted by bpdruins
I was prescribed Seroquel XR last year and used it for about 8 months. I noticed when I first got on this med that something was not right. I was reading a book one night, and words started to change on me. For I instance, the word "doubt" suddenly changed into "die". And I was taken aback , it startled me. I would read some more and noticed occasionally words changed into other violent/sexual words. I finally got off of this med, and this problem is still persisting. It doesn't happen all the time, but occasionally startles me. I also noticed sometimes I mistake objects for other things, but it only lasts a second.
Never had this problem before meds.
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As one who had similar type symptoms on a 4 med psych cocktail, I would definitely be concerned. In fact, I have mild dyslexia and thought it was worsening before I realized that the meds were at play.
I also experienced the same type of problems in writing. For example, even though my brain knew exactly the word I wanted to type, something different would come out.
Sadly, many psychiatrists (not all) blow off patient complaints as being symptoms of their MI label. The standard response is to increase the dose even though it may be causing toxic symptoms.
Why were you prescribed the Seroquel. Are you still taking it?
I am sorry you are dealing with this.
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