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Originally Posted by Wander
I have bee on Seroquel for about a month. First at 200mg then 400mg, first instant release and in the last few days XR. I have been putting on weight so want off this med. As I am voluntary I can refuse to take meds so I was considering refusing it from tonight.
Has anyone else stopped Seroquel suddenly and what were the consequences. I am guessing I will have a few sleep issues but little else. It has only been a month so my body should be fine without it. What do you think? Oh, my pdoc is away so I can't run it past him. I am guessing i will just tell him after the fact when I see him on Friday.
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Don't stop it suddenly cold turkey style! I had to do that because it caused a blood clot in my leg and I felt horrific for a week or two coming off it. I can understand why you want to stop, but I'd do it by reducing the dosage slowly before coming off completely.
There's some good information in this article, including the side effects of coming off Seroquel. Gotta love meds, side effects when you're on them, side effects when you come off them!
Seroquel (Quetiapine) Withdrawal Symptoms: How Long Do They Last?