I was prescribed it for OCD. The Seroquel is supposed to augment the effects of the clomipramine I was on. I had never been psychotic before last year. It only happened after coming off the Seroquel.

For what it's worth, I do agree with Lucy G, and I know I'm not the only one out there that feels that way. A lot of people feel they have to defend psychiatry. Those who attack it are always criticised. There's plenty of evidence out there that this can happen and of other people experiencing it.

I suppose we'll just have to agree to disagree.

I've also heard that smaller doses of antipsychotics can be more effective. Lots of people manage on small doses. Taking too much for too long can stop them from working properly so it makes sense. The psychiatrists don't listen because their friends in the drug companies want as much money as possible. It's hardly caring is it?

Sorry, going off on a rant again. Feel free to disagree. I know that many people are happy to take high doses of medication if it stops the symptoms but I would rather be physically healthy too. If I don't need to take a medication I would rather be off it and I am willing to try. It's my personal choice and if it all goes wrong I only have myself to blame.