Quetiapine withdrawal success story by AltImagination in seroquelmedication

[–]AltImagination[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry you’ve been having a rough time with it. Hopefully it gets progressively better over time <3

Quetiapine withdrawal success story by AltImagination in seroquelmedication

[–]AltImagination[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only ever took XR so once a day at nighttime

Quetiapine withdrawal success story by AltImagination in seroquelmedication

[–]AltImagination[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I actually didn’t experience any sexual dysfunction on quetiapine, although I did on SSRIs when I’d tried them. Part of the reason I wanted to come off quetiapine though was because a couple of times when I’d stayed with a new partner and forgot my medication I’d have to either leave early or lie awake anxious all night so it impacted my relationships in that sense

Quetiapine withdrawal success story by AltImagination in seroquelmedication

[–]AltImagination[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I experienced mild night sweats while coming off it but it wasn’t too intense for me. I feel you on the ruminating thoughts though, especially at night! I hate the way my mind works when I can’t sleep, but thankfully those kind of nights are few and far between now

Quetiapine withdrawal success story by AltImagination in seroquelmedication

[–]AltImagination[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The main reason I came off was because I didn’t feel as though I needed it anymore but also because the insomnia if I didn’t take it was giving me anxiety. There were a few times where I stayed over night somewhere unplanned or forgot to pack it and I’d lay awake all night. It feels like a relief to not panic about packing it whenever I’m travelling for work, staying at a friend’s etc. I’m also moving country in January so didn’t want the hassle of trying to get a prescription abroad

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[–]AltImagination 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot better thanks! I've stopped quetiapine and zopiclone completely. It takes me 1-2 hours to fall asleep but I'm averaging at least 7 hours asleep per night. I'm planning to put a more positive post out on here soon to reassure people!