I recently cut down my medication seroquel from 600mg to 200mg and I have had a few episodes of anxiety attacks some times with memory problems and hearing voices would this subside soon? I am in my forties and a carer to my 25 year old son. I take 100mg Zoloft,2mg Paxam, 5mg Antenex. I just needed to cut down because I was sleeping to much, and had to be more alert for my son, I find some times I don't get clear answers from my doctors ,and I feel rude to persist in being herd.
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Q: Need to know what is best for me to do? considering I have someone in my care that needs me alert.
Answers (2)
2/25/09 2:34pm
Hi, Yellowrose. "Freelancing" with your meds is never a good idea. No one but your doctor can answer the question you pose.
Forget about being polite with your doctor. You are entitled to be heard. You are entitled to give him/her the third degree. If you don't get a satisfactory response, you need to consider finding a doctor who listens.
Hope this helps -
2/24/09 9:57pm
I cannot give you an answer. I understand your reasoning for reducing your seroquel, yet that is most likely the reason you are experiencing anxiety attacks and audio hallucinations. Your issues with sedation and their interference with your responsibility as a caregiver for your son are best taken up with your pdoc. If your symptoms progress, they too may cause difficulty with your responsibility. Present your problem to our pdoc and see if he/she has a solution that will maintain your stability and reduce your sedation.
Good luck!!!
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