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Old Jun 28, 2022, 07:27 AM
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My psychiatrist removed 50 mg of my 550 mg Seroquel XR (Quetiapine XR or in Czech Republic, it's called "Kventiax Prolong"), but then added 200 mg of regular instant release. All to take at night. I haven't been on this much Seroquel for a while, especially the instant release. I'm a little concerned that the instant release will cause more side effects than I get from the XR (Prolong). I told him that I've had sleep issues for over a week and the mood issues.

Since Hubby wasn't feeling well I saw my psychiatrist and went to the pharmacy (lekarna) alone, the latter of which I've done once before. The pharmacist got so nervous, likely because of my language difficulties. I was nervous, too, and started to sweat. Our Czech verbal exchange was more than I'm used to and was unnecessary, in my view, as all she needed to do was scan the bar codes, get the meds, ring them up and take my money. She was trying to tell me how much and when to take of each of my meds. I Google translated "I know, I've taken all of these medications for years" and said other things I had to answer, during the course. She seemed shocked by the amount of medications I was getting filled. My psychiatrist gave me enough for three months (all of my meds) again, and unlike in the US, they are in push through packets sold in boxes. In total, there were 15 boxes that filled an entire plastic grocery bag, while in the US there would be 6 small to large bottles. She must think I'm a most extreme mental case. Just kidding. Or maybe not. Anyway, she apparently made a mistake with my order and only realized by the time we got home. She called apologizing profusely and absolutely insisted she come to our house tonight to rectify it. Oh my! Luckily for her (and me), Hubby will be here to talk to her.
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Dx: Bipolar type 1

Psych Medications:
* Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg
* Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg
* Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 500 mg

I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia.
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