@lfs:All antipsychotics have been associated with the risk of sudden cardiac death due to an arrhythmia (irregular heart beat). To minimize this risk, antipsychotic medications should be used in the smallest effective dose when the benefits outweigh the risks. Seroquel XR (quetiapine) is an oral antipsychotic drug prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia and acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder. Medications like Seroquel can increase risk of suicide and suicidal thoughts, especially at the start of treatment. Report any sudden changes in mood to your healthcare provider, including depression, anxiety, restlessness, panic, irritability, impulsivity, or aggression. Long term (months or years) of elevated prolactin can lead to osteoporosis, or increased risk of bone fractures. Some people may develop muscle related side effects while taking quetiapine. The technical terms for these are “extrapyramidal effects” (EPS) and “tardive dyskinesia” (TD). Because changes in metabolic parameters were identified, it is reasonable to suggest these outcomes are not dose-dependent.
This research says whether the dose is little or not does not reduce the risk. Evaluation of the use of low-dose quetiapine and the risk of metabolic consequences: A retrospective review
Understand that seroquel was not created to treat bpd or any personality disorder or problems sleeping. It has been subscribed to successfully treat mood disorders, yes. I do not doubt that some people find it to be a game changer. I don’t know whether to be happy for you are not. The risks imo outweigh the benefits unless you are psychotic. I am in constant search for safer alternatives.
With all that said I am truely happy to hear lostforgottensoul that you feel better. It has been years since I posted but I do remember your kindness in particular and how much your posts helped me back then.
This research says whether the dose is little or not does not reduce the risk. Evaluation of the use of low-dose quetiapine and the risk of metabolic consequences: A retrospective review
Understand that seroquel was not created to treat bpd or any personality disorder or problems sleeping. It has been subscribed to successfully treat mood disorders, yes. I do not doubt that some people find it to be a game changer. I don’t know whether to be happy for you are not. The risks imo outweigh the benefits unless you are psychotic. I am in constant search for safer alternatives.
With all that said I am truely happy to hear lostforgottensoul that you feel better. It has been years since I posted but I do remember your kindness in particular and how much your posts helped me back then.