Ripley66 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Hello. I had severe postpartum depression which started at 8 weeks postpartum in December 2017. It was endogenous and melancholic...lots of agitation and anxiety, pacing around, taking on psychotic features. I was put on Seroquel XR 100 mg and 50 mg on seroquel IR both in the evening. Ive managed to come down on the IR by going down 12.5 mg every 2 weeks. I waa fine but once I got to zero (just using the 100 mg XR and no IR) I was hit with nausea, throwing up, loss of energy and anxiety. Also horrendous diarrhea. This feels like the flu its unbearable. What do I do now? How can I wean slowly off the remaining XR when they only come in 50 mg tabs and you cant break them? Scared :( 1 February 24 2018 - Placed on Seroquel XR 100 mg and Seroquel IR 50 mg. Present date - Tapered to 100 mg and withdrawaled. Reinstatement of 125 mg Seroquel July 15, 2018 *slow taper by 6.25 mg every 3-4 weeks over the course of a year. Reached 25 mg with minimal withdrawal. July 15, 2019 - tapered 25 mg to 12.5 mg - severe withdrawal, reinstated to 12.5 mg @ 8 pm and 12.5 mg at 930 pm due to bad panic sensations when the medication kicked in. September 15, 2019 - continuing withdrawal symptoms but no change in dose. Holding steady at 25 mg split between two doses in the evening. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus mammaP Posted July 14, 2018 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted July 14, 2018 Hi Ripley66, welcome to SA. I am sorry for the delay in welcoming you, staff are volunteers and a few are away right now. Sadly you tapered the IR too fast and are suffering withdrawal. Withdrawal happens when doses are reduced faster that the brain can adjust between cuts. How were you feeling before you started seroquel? You had a lot of drugs and changes before seroquel, and in a short space of time. You reacted to all of them in some way which tells us that you are very sensitive. I feel for you going through all this with a baby to look after. (((hugs))) You could get some relief by going back up by 12.5 and see how you get along. It could be enough to help with the withdrawal. It will take a few days to reach a steady level in your blood and hopefully you will start to feel better soon. When you are stable you can then start a slow taper. It is possible to taper the XR, and we have a topic on tapering seroquel which explains how to do it. If you have any questions you can ask them here. Thank you so much for doing your signature, it is very helpful. Tapering seroquel https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/1707-tips-for-tapering-off-seroquel-quetiapine/?do=findComment&comment=33069 About updosing or reinstating to stabilise. https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/7562-about-reinstating-and-stabilizing-to-reduce-withdrawal-symptoms/ You will likely have some windows and waves while you are stabilising, this explains them. https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/82-the-windows-and-waves-pattern-of-stabilization/ Many people find fish oil and magnesium helpful, they are the only supplements we actively recommend. https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/1300-magnesium-natures-calcium-channel-blocker/ https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/36-omega-3-fatty-acids-fish-oil/ **I am not a medical professional, if in doubt please consult a doctor with withdrawal knowledge. Different drugs occasionally (mostly benzos) 1976 - 1981 (no problem) 1993 - 2002 in and out of hospital. every type of drug + ECT. Staring with seroxat 2002 effexor. Tapered March 2012 to March 2013, ending with 5 beads. Withdrawal April 2013 . Reinstated 5 beads reduced to 4 beads May 2013 Restarted taper Nov 2013 OFF EFFEXOR Feb 2015 Tapered atenolol and omeprazole Dec 2013 - May 2014 Tapering tramadol, Feb 2015 100mg , March 2015 50mg July 2017 30mg. May 15 2018 25mg Taking fish oil, magnesium, B12, folic acid, bilberry eyebright for eye pressure. My story http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/4199-hello-mammap-checking-in/page-33 Lesson learned, slow down taper at lower doses. Taper no more than 10% of CURRENT dose if possible Link to comment
Ripley66 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 I am very sensitive to meds, yes. I was feeling great before I dropped the final 12.5 mg of IR. I thought that was a small amount to taper but based on the withdrawal I was wrong. Why do I see so many coming down by 25 and 50 mg no problem? I was on 175 and made it to 150 by sometimes going down by 6.25 and sometimes by 12.5. I had no problems until the IR was dropped to zero...Im still on 100 xr. My withdrawal didn't start until several days after the last drop...about 4 days. Is this normal? I went back to 112.5 2 nights ago then up again to 137.5 last night out of desperation because of how sick I am Mainly its nausea. No appetite. Even going back to to my dose for three nights the withdrawal is still here and even worse than before. Will this go away soon since Im back to the higher dose? February 24 2018 - Placed on Seroquel XR 100 mg and Seroquel IR 50 mg. Present date - Tapered to 100 mg and withdrawaled. Reinstatement of 125 mg Seroquel July 15, 2018 *slow taper by 6.25 mg every 3-4 weeks over the course of a year. Reached 25 mg with minimal withdrawal. July 15, 2019 - tapered 25 mg to 12.5 mg - severe withdrawal, reinstated to 12.5 mg @ 8 pm and 12.5 mg at 930 pm due to bad panic sensations when the medication kicked in. September 15, 2019 - continuing withdrawal symptoms but no change in dose. Holding steady at 25 mg split between two doses in the evening. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus mammaP Posted July 14, 2018 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted July 14, 2018 . It is common for withdrawal to take a few days to appear. Sometimes the body can't tolerate the same dose as previously and reacts when the dose is increased. Is it any better, worse or just the same since updosing? It takes a few days to get a steady level in the blood so you need to hold the dose for now. If you are feeling worse after updosing it means the new dose is too high. Everyone is different and some can taper faster than others. Some quit cold turkey and are fine in a short time but others can v]be very sick with withdrawal. It becomes more difficult after several; drug changes, the body starts to react to changes. **I am not a medical professional, if in doubt please consult a doctor with withdrawal knowledge. Different drugs occasionally (mostly benzos) 1976 - 1981 (no problem) 1993 - 2002 in and out of hospital. every type of drug + ECT. Staring with seroxat 2002 effexor. Tapered March 2012 to March 2013, ending with 5 beads. Withdrawal April 2013 . Reinstated 5 beads reduced to 4 beads May 2013 Restarted taper Nov 2013 OFF EFFEXOR Feb 2015 Tapered atenolol and omeprazole Dec 2013 - May 2014 Tapering tramadol, Feb 2015 100mg , March 2015 50mg July 2017 30mg. May 15 2018 25mg Taking fish oil, magnesium, B12, folic acid, bilberry eyebright for eye pressure. My story http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/4199-hello-mammap-checking-in/page-33 Lesson learned, slow down taper at lower doses. Taper no more than 10% of CURRENT dose if possible Link to comment
Ripley66 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 After 15 hours of agony my nausea is finally settling down. Thank you so much for your replies...I am so wary of doctors after what they put me through. I went from 100 back to 112.5...two days later there was no improvement so my GP suggested to go to 150 tonight just to calm my nausea down because this drug is an anti nauseant randomly as well. Should I remain at 112.5 or 137.5 or do as he says and go to my original dose from 4 months ago? I guess it does depend on how I feel when I increase the dose. The increases and decreases are so tiny Im using pill splitters I just cannot believe how sick that one drop of 12.5 mg made me. This drug scares me now I feel like I will never be able to get off 😓😓😓 February 24 2018 - Placed on Seroquel XR 100 mg and Seroquel IR 50 mg. Present date - Tapered to 100 mg and withdrawaled. Reinstatement of 125 mg Seroquel July 15, 2018 *slow taper by 6.25 mg every 3-4 weeks over the course of a year. Reached 25 mg with minimal withdrawal. July 15, 2019 - tapered 25 mg to 12.5 mg - severe withdrawal, reinstated to 12.5 mg @ 8 pm and 12.5 mg at 930 pm due to bad panic sensations when the medication kicked in. September 15, 2019 - continuing withdrawal symptoms but no change in dose. Holding steady at 25 mg split between two doses in the evening. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus mammaP Posted July 14, 2018 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted July 14, 2018 I would hold and see how you get on, it is good that you are starting to feel better, you say after 15 hours of agony, when did it get so severe? **I am not a medical professional, if in doubt please consult a doctor with withdrawal knowledge. Different drugs occasionally (mostly benzos) 1976 - 1981 (no problem) 1993 - 2002 in and out of hospital. every type of drug + ECT. Staring with seroxat 2002 effexor. Tapered March 2012 to March 2013, ending with 5 beads. Withdrawal April 2013 . Reinstated 5 beads reduced to 4 beads May 2013 Restarted taper Nov 2013 OFF EFFEXOR Feb 2015 Tapered atenolol and omeprazole Dec 2013 - May 2014 Tapering tramadol, Feb 2015 100mg , March 2015 50mg July 2017 30mg. May 15 2018 25mg Taking fish oil, magnesium, B12, folic acid, bilberry eyebright for eye pressure. My story http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/4199-hello-mammap-checking-in/page-33 Lesson learned, slow down taper at lower doses. Taper no more than 10% of CURRENT dose if possible Link to comment
Ripley66 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 well agony being that sick sick sick motion nausea and gut crunching feeling like you have to use the loo. And when my stomach is bad my mind is bad. Stomach trouble always heightens my anxiety ten fold. And the headaches... Honestly this is why I am so confused...the timing of it all is strange. Ill write it out more clearly what I did. I was tapering slowly from the 50 mg IR..still taking 100 XR but not touching that. I made it to 12.5 mg of IR going down by 6.25 every 2 weeks. It was pretty ok. Then I reached my last 12.5 mg. Last Wednesday: only took 100 mg XR. No IR Thursday: burning in intestines...bad bathroom distress but nothing more. Friday and Saturday: slight nausea. Nothing severe. Sunday and Monday: anxiety increase...slight depression. Nausea starts Tuesday and Wednesday. Extreme nausea. Horrendous sick flu feeling. Went back to 112.5 on Tuesday hoping to alleviate symptoms. Thursday no relief...so that night took 137.5 mg. Friday...Even worse extreme nausea after feeling well all day. Insomnia. Nausea lasted 15 hours. Increased anxiety. Went away suddenly. Mild headache. What is happening to me? February 24 2018 - Placed on Seroquel XR 100 mg and Seroquel IR 50 mg. Present date - Tapered to 100 mg and withdrawaled. Reinstatement of 125 mg Seroquel July 15, 2018 *slow taper by 6.25 mg every 3-4 weeks over the course of a year. Reached 25 mg with minimal withdrawal. July 15, 2019 - tapered 25 mg to 12.5 mg - severe withdrawal, reinstated to 12.5 mg @ 8 pm and 12.5 mg at 930 pm due to bad panic sensations when the medication kicked in. September 15, 2019 - continuing withdrawal symptoms but no change in dose. Holding steady at 25 mg split between two doses in the evening. Link to comment
Ripley66 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 I thought a bit more seroquel would equate to less nausea but I had more nausea when I went back up by 12.5 mg after those few days off. February 24 2018 - Placed on Seroquel XR 100 mg and Seroquel IR 50 mg. Present date - Tapered to 100 mg and withdrawaled. Reinstatement of 125 mg Seroquel July 15, 2018 *slow taper by 6.25 mg every 3-4 weeks over the course of a year. Reached 25 mg with minimal withdrawal. July 15, 2019 - tapered 25 mg to 12.5 mg - severe withdrawal, reinstated to 12.5 mg @ 8 pm and 12.5 mg at 930 pm due to bad panic sensations when the medication kicked in. September 15, 2019 - continuing withdrawal symptoms but no change in dose. Holding steady at 25 mg split between two doses in the evening. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted July 14, 2018 Administrator Share Posted July 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Ripley66 said: Went back to 112.5 on Tuesday hoping to alleviate symptoms. Thursday no relief...so that night took 137.5 mg. Friday...Even worse extreme nausea after feeling well all day. Insomnia. Nausea lasted 15 hours. Increased anxiety. Went away suddenly. Mild headache. What is happening to me? It could be that the increase to 137.5mg triggered an adverse reaction and wore off a bit the next day, Friday. Or is it possible you had the flu? This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
RusTW Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Ripley66 said: I thought a bit more seroquel would equate to less nausea but I had more nausea when I went back up by 12.5 mg after those few days off. do you feel nausea when u go down on dose March-2017-Dec-2017 ativanCT /reinstated ativan 1mg tapered 2 months/June 2017-April 2018 zyprexa 10mg switched to seroquel 200-300mg in april 2018/dec-2017-present zoloft 100mg/ quit seroquel 200-300mg cold turkey May 6 2018 reinstated seroquel 100mg around May 25 2018 since then tapered to 50mg zoloft and 50 mg of seroquel presently other medications Testosterone cypionate 2oomg every 4 days UPDATE -August 20 2018--october 20 2018 tapered off Testosterone/Nov 7 2018 --Dec 20 2018 Lamictal micro dose 2.50mg 1 1/2 weeks then reduced to 1.25 then fast tapered as it became paridoxial.nausea- racing thoughts- agitation and insomnia. August 28 2018 to Present Cannabis indica micro dose PM bedtime only. Presently Seroquel 37.5 mg bedtime /Zoloft 47mg morning May 2018-Present Multivitamin/ Bcomplex/Vit C 1000MG/B12 1000MCG/Fish oils 2grams/ Jan 2019-Trace mineral liquid low dose Update dec 2019 -29mg of zoloft tapering/Seroquel 37.5 holding/1 or 2 ativan 1mg a month as needed if that. Black seed oil-caprylic acid-/b complex/b12/multi/D/E/melatonin Link to comment
RusTW Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Just now, RusTW said: do you feel nausea when u go down on dose how often do u get nausea March-2017-Dec-2017 ativanCT /reinstated ativan 1mg tapered 2 months/June 2017-April 2018 zyprexa 10mg switched to seroquel 200-300mg in april 2018/dec-2017-present zoloft 100mg/ quit seroquel 200-300mg cold turkey May 6 2018 reinstated seroquel 100mg around May 25 2018 since then tapered to 50mg zoloft and 50 mg of seroquel presently other medications Testosterone cypionate 2oomg every 4 days UPDATE -August 20 2018--october 20 2018 tapered off Testosterone/Nov 7 2018 --Dec 20 2018 Lamictal micro dose 2.50mg 1 1/2 weeks then reduced to 1.25 then fast tapered as it became paridoxial.nausea- racing thoughts- agitation and insomnia. August 28 2018 to Present Cannabis indica micro dose PM bedtime only. Presently Seroquel 37.5 mg bedtime /Zoloft 47mg morning May 2018-Present Multivitamin/ Bcomplex/Vit C 1000MG/B12 1000MCG/Fish oils 2grams/ Jan 2019-Trace mineral liquid low dose Update dec 2019 -29mg of zoloft tapering/Seroquel 37.5 holding/1 or 2 ativan 1mg a month as needed if that. Black seed oil-caprylic acid-/b complex/b12/multi/D/E/melatonin Link to comment
RusTW Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 i cold turkey 200mg seroquel then got sick weeks later nausea and anxiety.i reinstated 100mg and have tapered to 50mg still getting nausea but i recently had a 8 day window that just ended.fearful again.any insights March-2017-Dec-2017 ativanCT /reinstated ativan 1mg tapered 2 months/June 2017-April 2018 zyprexa 10mg switched to seroquel 200-300mg in april 2018/dec-2017-present zoloft 100mg/ quit seroquel 200-300mg cold turkey May 6 2018 reinstated seroquel 100mg around May 25 2018 since then tapered to 50mg zoloft and 50 mg of seroquel presently other medications Testosterone cypionate 2oomg every 4 days UPDATE -August 20 2018--october 20 2018 tapered off Testosterone/Nov 7 2018 --Dec 20 2018 Lamictal micro dose 2.50mg 1 1/2 weeks then reduced to 1.25 then fast tapered as it became paridoxial.nausea- racing thoughts- agitation and insomnia. August 28 2018 to Present Cannabis indica micro dose PM bedtime only. Presently Seroquel 37.5 mg bedtime /Zoloft 47mg morning May 2018-Present Multivitamin/ Bcomplex/Vit C 1000MG/B12 1000MCG/Fish oils 2grams/ Jan 2019-Trace mineral liquid low dose Update dec 2019 -29mg of zoloft tapering/Seroquel 37.5 holding/1 or 2 ativan 1mg a month as needed if that. Black seed oil-caprylic acid-/b complex/b12/multi/D/E/melatonin Link to comment
Ripley66 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 I did not have nausea or withdrawal tapering from 150-112.5 because I went slow. When I went from 112.5-100 all hell broke loose. February 24 2018 - Placed on Seroquel XR 100 mg and Seroquel IR 50 mg. Present date - Tapered to 100 mg and withdrawaled. Reinstatement of 125 mg Seroquel July 15, 2018 *slow taper by 6.25 mg every 3-4 weeks over the course of a year. Reached 25 mg with minimal withdrawal. July 15, 2019 - tapered 25 mg to 12.5 mg - severe withdrawal, reinstated to 12.5 mg @ 8 pm and 12.5 mg at 930 pm due to bad panic sensations when the medication kicked in. September 15, 2019 - continuing withdrawal symptoms but no change in dose. Holding steady at 25 mg split between two doses in the evening. Link to comment
Ripley66 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 Could be a flu but my kids and husband are not sick so its unlikely. I also had some anxious racing thoughts. Perhaps 100 mg is a threshold and my illness is relapsing? I was sick just 4 months ago. February 24 2018 - Placed on Seroquel XR 100 mg and Seroquel IR 50 mg. Present date - Tapered to 100 mg and withdrawaled. Reinstatement of 125 mg Seroquel July 15, 2018 *slow taper by 6.25 mg every 3-4 weeks over the course of a year. Reached 25 mg with minimal withdrawal. July 15, 2019 - tapered 25 mg to 12.5 mg - severe withdrawal, reinstated to 12.5 mg @ 8 pm and 12.5 mg at 930 pm due to bad panic sensations when the medication kicked in. September 15, 2019 - continuing withdrawal symptoms but no change in dose. Holding steady at 25 mg split between two doses in the evening. Link to comment
RusTW Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 i went from 200-300 seroquel ct then reinstated 100mg since then ive tapered to 50 mg but still sick.just had a 8 day window. sad its over .im also taking 50 mg zoloft March-2017-Dec-2017 ativanCT /reinstated ativan 1mg tapered 2 months/June 2017-April 2018 zyprexa 10mg switched to seroquel 200-300mg in april 2018/dec-2017-present zoloft 100mg/ quit seroquel 200-300mg cold turkey May 6 2018 reinstated seroquel 100mg around May 25 2018 since then tapered to 50mg zoloft and 50 mg of seroquel presently other medications Testosterone cypionate 2oomg every 4 days UPDATE -August 20 2018--october 20 2018 tapered off Testosterone/Nov 7 2018 --Dec 20 2018 Lamictal micro dose 2.50mg 1 1/2 weeks then reduced to 1.25 then fast tapered as it became paridoxial.nausea- racing thoughts- agitation and insomnia. August 28 2018 to Present Cannabis indica micro dose PM bedtime only. Presently Seroquel 37.5 mg bedtime /Zoloft 47mg morning May 2018-Present Multivitamin/ Bcomplex/Vit C 1000MG/B12 1000MCG/Fish oils 2grams/ Jan 2019-Trace mineral liquid low dose Update dec 2019 -29mg of zoloft tapering/Seroquel 37.5 holding/1 or 2 ativan 1mg a month as needed if that. Black seed oil-caprylic acid-/b complex/b12/multi/D/E/melatonin Link to comment
Ripley66 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 The nausea comes in waves. I also have a huge pressure headache. Its so uncomfortable February 24 2018 - Placed on Seroquel XR 100 mg and Seroquel IR 50 mg. Present date - Tapered to 100 mg and withdrawaled. Reinstatement of 125 mg Seroquel July 15, 2018 *slow taper by 6.25 mg every 3-4 weeks over the course of a year. Reached 25 mg with minimal withdrawal. July 15, 2019 - tapered 25 mg to 12.5 mg - severe withdrawal, reinstated to 12.5 mg @ 8 pm and 12.5 mg at 930 pm due to bad panic sensations when the medication kicked in. September 15, 2019 - continuing withdrawal symptoms but no change in dose. Holding steady at 25 mg split between two doses in the evening. Link to comment
RusTW Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 how long have u had nausea March-2017-Dec-2017 ativanCT /reinstated ativan 1mg tapered 2 months/June 2017-April 2018 zyprexa 10mg switched to seroquel 200-300mg in april 2018/dec-2017-present zoloft 100mg/ quit seroquel 200-300mg cold turkey May 6 2018 reinstated seroquel 100mg around May 25 2018 since then tapered to 50mg zoloft and 50 mg of seroquel presently other medications Testosterone cypionate 2oomg every 4 days UPDATE -August 20 2018--october 20 2018 tapered off Testosterone/Nov 7 2018 --Dec 20 2018 Lamictal micro dose 2.50mg 1 1/2 weeks then reduced to 1.25 then fast tapered as it became paridoxial.nausea- racing thoughts- agitation and insomnia. August 28 2018 to Present Cannabis indica micro dose PM bedtime only. Presently Seroquel 37.5 mg bedtime /Zoloft 47mg morning May 2018-Present Multivitamin/ Bcomplex/Vit C 1000MG/B12 1000MCG/Fish oils 2grams/ Jan 2019-Trace mineral liquid low dose Update dec 2019 -29mg of zoloft tapering/Seroquel 37.5 holding/1 or 2 ativan 1mg a month as needed if that. Black seed oil-caprylic acid-/b complex/b12/multi/D/E/melatonin Link to comment
Ripley66 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 6-7 days and no improvement going up in dose. February 24 2018 - Placed on Seroquel XR 100 mg and Seroquel IR 50 mg. Present date - Tapered to 100 mg and withdrawaled. Reinstatement of 125 mg Seroquel July 15, 2018 *slow taper by 6.25 mg every 3-4 weeks over the course of a year. Reached 25 mg with minimal withdrawal. July 15, 2019 - tapered 25 mg to 12.5 mg - severe withdrawal, reinstated to 12.5 mg @ 8 pm and 12.5 mg at 930 pm due to bad panic sensations when the medication kicked in. September 15, 2019 - continuing withdrawal symptoms but no change in dose. Holding steady at 25 mg split between two doses in the evening. Link to comment
RusTW Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 I think the slightest decrease in dosage can cause a nausea to come back I've noticed that myself how long have you been tapering I'm right there with you with the nausea it's not fun I have to go to work everyday like that it's strange up because it fades in the evening so I'm getting hope that it's going away March-2017-Dec-2017 ativanCT /reinstated ativan 1mg tapered 2 months/June 2017-April 2018 zyprexa 10mg switched to seroquel 200-300mg in april 2018/dec-2017-present zoloft 100mg/ quit seroquel 200-300mg cold turkey May 6 2018 reinstated seroquel 100mg around May 25 2018 since then tapered to 50mg zoloft and 50 mg of seroquel presently other medications Testosterone cypionate 2oomg every 4 days UPDATE -August 20 2018--october 20 2018 tapered off Testosterone/Nov 7 2018 --Dec 20 2018 Lamictal micro dose 2.50mg 1 1/2 weeks then reduced to 1.25 then fast tapered as it became paridoxial.nausea- racing thoughts- agitation and insomnia. August 28 2018 to Present Cannabis indica micro dose PM bedtime only. Presently Seroquel 37.5 mg bedtime /Zoloft 47mg morning May 2018-Present Multivitamin/ Bcomplex/Vit C 1000MG/B12 1000MCG/Fish oils 2grams/ Jan 2019-Trace mineral liquid low dose Update dec 2019 -29mg of zoloft tapering/Seroquel 37.5 holding/1 or 2 ativan 1mg a month as needed if that. Black seed oil-caprylic acid-/b complex/b12/multi/D/E/melatonin Link to comment
RusTW Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 there's there's a medication called promethazine 25 mg that will help the nausea it's an antihistamine be careful taking Zofran it has interactions with SSRI and other medications March-2017-Dec-2017 ativanCT /reinstated ativan 1mg tapered 2 months/June 2017-April 2018 zyprexa 10mg switched to seroquel 200-300mg in april 2018/dec-2017-present zoloft 100mg/ quit seroquel 200-300mg cold turkey May 6 2018 reinstated seroquel 100mg around May 25 2018 since then tapered to 50mg zoloft and 50 mg of seroquel presently other medications Testosterone cypionate 2oomg every 4 days UPDATE -August 20 2018--october 20 2018 tapered off Testosterone/Nov 7 2018 --Dec 20 2018 Lamictal micro dose 2.50mg 1 1/2 weeks then reduced to 1.25 then fast tapered as it became paridoxial.nausea- racing thoughts- agitation and insomnia. August 28 2018 to Present Cannabis indica micro dose PM bedtime only. Presently Seroquel 37.5 mg bedtime /Zoloft 47mg morning May 2018-Present Multivitamin/ Bcomplex/Vit C 1000MG/B12 1000MCG/Fish oils 2grams/ Jan 2019-Trace mineral liquid low dose Update dec 2019 -29mg of zoloft tapering/Seroquel 37.5 holding/1 or 2 ativan 1mg a month as needed if that. Black seed oil-caprylic acid-/b complex/b12/multi/D/E/melatonin Link to comment
RusTW Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 when I when I get the nausea also get waves of anxiety not too bad but enough to throw me off a little bit I'm finding out the exercising and eating rights helping me a lot I'm still having pretty bad days though March-2017-Dec-2017 ativanCT /reinstated ativan 1mg tapered 2 months/June 2017-April 2018 zyprexa 10mg switched to seroquel 200-300mg in april 2018/dec-2017-present zoloft 100mg/ quit seroquel 200-300mg cold turkey May 6 2018 reinstated seroquel 100mg around May 25 2018 since then tapered to 50mg zoloft and 50 mg of seroquel presently other medications Testosterone cypionate 2oomg every 4 days UPDATE -August 20 2018--october 20 2018 tapered off Testosterone/Nov 7 2018 --Dec 20 2018 Lamictal micro dose 2.50mg 1 1/2 weeks then reduced to 1.25 then fast tapered as it became paridoxial.nausea- racing thoughts- agitation and insomnia. August 28 2018 to Present Cannabis indica micro dose PM bedtime only. Presently Seroquel 37.5 mg bedtime /Zoloft 47mg morning May 2018-Present Multivitamin/ Bcomplex/Vit C 1000MG/B12 1000MCG/Fish oils 2grams/ Jan 2019-Trace mineral liquid low dose Update dec 2019 -29mg of zoloft tapering/Seroquel 37.5 holding/1 or 2 ativan 1mg a month as needed if that. Black seed oil-caprylic acid-/b complex/b12/multi/D/E/melatonin Link to comment
Ripley66 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 Do you take promethazine? Is there an interaction? February 24 2018 - Placed on Seroquel XR 100 mg and Seroquel IR 50 mg. Present date - Tapered to 100 mg and withdrawaled. Reinstatement of 125 mg Seroquel July 15, 2018 *slow taper by 6.25 mg every 3-4 weeks over the course of a year. Reached 25 mg with minimal withdrawal. July 15, 2019 - tapered 25 mg to 12.5 mg - severe withdrawal, reinstated to 12.5 mg @ 8 pm and 12.5 mg at 930 pm due to bad panic sensations when the medication kicked in. September 15, 2019 - continuing withdrawal symptoms but no change in dose. Holding steady at 25 mg split between two doses in the evening. Link to comment
Ripley66 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 How long have you had it since reinstating the 100? Did it go away when you went back to 100 or when you dropped again to 50? February 24 2018 - Placed on Seroquel XR 100 mg and Seroquel IR 50 mg. Present date - Tapered to 100 mg and withdrawaled. Reinstatement of 125 mg Seroquel July 15, 2018 *slow taper by 6.25 mg every 3-4 weeks over the course of a year. Reached 25 mg with minimal withdrawal. July 15, 2019 - tapered 25 mg to 12.5 mg - severe withdrawal, reinstated to 12.5 mg @ 8 pm and 12.5 mg at 930 pm due to bad panic sensations when the medication kicked in. September 15, 2019 - continuing withdrawal symptoms but no change in dose. Holding steady at 25 mg split between two doses in the evening. Link to comment
RusTW Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 you you have to go on drugs.com and cross-reference which drugs are taking to see if there's an interaction with promethazine I'm taking Zoloft so there's a mild one and it has to do with heart rate but I haven't felt anything yet the promethazine is helping the nausea but I only take as needed I don't take regular I will wait until the nausea get so bad and then I'll take it and it seems to take away the nausea. Since I reinstated 100 mg I've had ups and downs mostly Downs I did have an 8-day window just recently now I'm going to hold steady on 50 mg of the Seroquel and see if I can get a balance again working seems to help me out most of my symptoms go away while I'm at work be a probably because I'm forgetting about them March-2017-Dec-2017 ativanCT /reinstated ativan 1mg tapered 2 months/June 2017-April 2018 zyprexa 10mg switched to seroquel 200-300mg in april 2018/dec-2017-present zoloft 100mg/ quit seroquel 200-300mg cold turkey May 6 2018 reinstated seroquel 100mg around May 25 2018 since then tapered to 50mg zoloft and 50 mg of seroquel presently other medications Testosterone cypionate 2oomg every 4 days UPDATE -August 20 2018--october 20 2018 tapered off Testosterone/Nov 7 2018 --Dec 20 2018 Lamictal micro dose 2.50mg 1 1/2 weeks then reduced to 1.25 then fast tapered as it became paridoxial.nausea- racing thoughts- agitation and insomnia. August 28 2018 to Present Cannabis indica micro dose PM bedtime only. Presently Seroquel 37.5 mg bedtime /Zoloft 47mg morning May 2018-Present Multivitamin/ Bcomplex/Vit C 1000MG/B12 1000MCG/Fish oils 2grams/ Jan 2019-Trace mineral liquid low dose Update dec 2019 -29mg of zoloft tapering/Seroquel 37.5 holding/1 or 2 ativan 1mg a month as needed if that. Black seed oil-caprylic acid-/b complex/b12/multi/D/E/melatonin Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted July 14, 2018 Administrator Share Posted July 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Ripley66 said: Could be a flu but my kids and husband are not sick so its unlikely. I also had some anxious racing thoughts. Perhaps 100 mg is a threshold and my illness is relapsing? I was sick just 4 months ago. How were you sick 4 months ago? If you were vomiting, you may have thrown up your Seroquel dose. This could upset your nervous system. 48 minutes ago, Ripley66 said: The nausea comes in waves. I also have a huge pressure headache. Its so uncomfortable What is your daily symptom pattern? Please keep daily notes on paper about your symptoms, when you take your drugs, and their dosages. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
RusTW Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 This medication is bad March-2017-Dec-2017 ativanCT /reinstated ativan 1mg tapered 2 months/June 2017-April 2018 zyprexa 10mg switched to seroquel 200-300mg in april 2018/dec-2017-present zoloft 100mg/ quit seroquel 200-300mg cold turkey May 6 2018 reinstated seroquel 100mg around May 25 2018 since then tapered to 50mg zoloft and 50 mg of seroquel presently other medications Testosterone cypionate 2oomg every 4 days UPDATE -August 20 2018--october 20 2018 tapered off Testosterone/Nov 7 2018 --Dec 20 2018 Lamictal micro dose 2.50mg 1 1/2 weeks then reduced to 1.25 then fast tapered as it became paridoxial.nausea- racing thoughts- agitation and insomnia. August 28 2018 to Present Cannabis indica micro dose PM bedtime only. Presently Seroquel 37.5 mg bedtime /Zoloft 47mg morning May 2018-Present Multivitamin/ Bcomplex/Vit C 1000MG/B12 1000MCG/Fish oils 2grams/ Jan 2019-Trace mineral liquid low dose Update dec 2019 -29mg of zoloft tapering/Seroquel 37.5 holding/1 or 2 ativan 1mg a month as needed if that. Black seed oil-caprylic acid-/b complex/b12/multi/D/E/melatonin Link to comment
RusTW Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 HOW ARE U FEELING TODAY March-2017-Dec-2017 ativanCT /reinstated ativan 1mg tapered 2 months/June 2017-April 2018 zyprexa 10mg switched to seroquel 200-300mg in april 2018/dec-2017-present zoloft 100mg/ quit seroquel 200-300mg cold turkey May 6 2018 reinstated seroquel 100mg around May 25 2018 since then tapered to 50mg zoloft and 50 mg of seroquel presently other medications Testosterone cypionate 2oomg every 4 days UPDATE -August 20 2018--october 20 2018 tapered off Testosterone/Nov 7 2018 --Dec 20 2018 Lamictal micro dose 2.50mg 1 1/2 weeks then reduced to 1.25 then fast tapered as it became paridoxial.nausea- racing thoughts- agitation and insomnia. August 28 2018 to Present Cannabis indica micro dose PM bedtime only. Presently Seroquel 37.5 mg bedtime /Zoloft 47mg morning May 2018-Present Multivitamin/ Bcomplex/Vit C 1000MG/B12 1000MCG/Fish oils 2grams/ Jan 2019-Trace mineral liquid low dose Update dec 2019 -29mg of zoloft tapering/Seroquel 37.5 holding/1 or 2 ativan 1mg a month as needed if that. Black seed oil-caprylic acid-/b complex/b12/multi/D/E/melatonin Link to comment
Ripley66 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 I had a rough morning but it eased up. I just feel very tired now...like the feeling you get the day after you recover from the flu. Very bizarre. Im drinking lots of ginger tea and taking it easy on my stomach. I find Gavisgon really helps. February 24 2018 - Placed on Seroquel XR 100 mg and Seroquel IR 50 mg. Present date - Tapered to 100 mg and withdrawaled. Reinstatement of 125 mg Seroquel July 15, 2018 *slow taper by 6.25 mg every 3-4 weeks over the course of a year. Reached 25 mg with minimal withdrawal. July 15, 2019 - tapered 25 mg to 12.5 mg - severe withdrawal, reinstated to 12.5 mg @ 8 pm and 12.5 mg at 930 pm due to bad panic sensations when the medication kicked in. September 15, 2019 - continuing withdrawal symptoms but no change in dose. Holding steady at 25 mg split between two doses in the evening. Link to comment
Ripley66 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Im going to atay at 125 mg and hold for 6 weeks to stabalize then try again using the 10% taper schedule. February 24 2018 - Placed on Seroquel XR 100 mg and Seroquel IR 50 mg. Present date - Tapered to 100 mg and withdrawaled. Reinstatement of 125 mg Seroquel July 15, 2018 *slow taper by 6.25 mg every 3-4 weeks over the course of a year. Reached 25 mg with minimal withdrawal. July 15, 2019 - tapered 25 mg to 12.5 mg - severe withdrawal, reinstated to 12.5 mg @ 8 pm and 12.5 mg at 930 pm due to bad panic sensations when the medication kicked in. September 15, 2019 - continuing withdrawal symptoms but no change in dose. Holding steady at 25 mg split between two doses in the evening. Link to comment
RusTW Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I'm glad the feeling I'm glad the feeling has stopped for you I woke up this morning with anxiety and nausea pretty bad so I went out for a walk hopefully it'll get better March-2017-Dec-2017 ativanCT /reinstated ativan 1mg tapered 2 months/June 2017-April 2018 zyprexa 10mg switched to seroquel 200-300mg in april 2018/dec-2017-present zoloft 100mg/ quit seroquel 200-300mg cold turkey May 6 2018 reinstated seroquel 100mg around May 25 2018 since then tapered to 50mg zoloft and 50 mg of seroquel presently other medications Testosterone cypionate 2oomg every 4 days UPDATE -August 20 2018--october 20 2018 tapered off Testosterone/Nov 7 2018 --Dec 20 2018 Lamictal micro dose 2.50mg 1 1/2 weeks then reduced to 1.25 then fast tapered as it became paridoxial.nausea- racing thoughts- agitation and insomnia. August 28 2018 to Present Cannabis indica micro dose PM bedtime only. Presently Seroquel 37.5 mg bedtime /Zoloft 47mg morning May 2018-Present Multivitamin/ Bcomplex/Vit C 1000MG/B12 1000MCG/Fish oils 2grams/ Jan 2019-Trace mineral liquid low dose Update dec 2019 -29mg of zoloft tapering/Seroquel 37.5 holding/1 or 2 ativan 1mg a month as needed if that. Black seed oil-caprylic acid-/b complex/b12/multi/D/E/melatonin Link to comment
Ripley66 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Does anyone know if you can take CBD oil while you are on Seroquel? I took that prior to this mess for nausea unrelated to all of this, and for anxiety. February 24 2018 - Placed on Seroquel XR 100 mg and Seroquel IR 50 mg. Present date - Tapered to 100 mg and withdrawaled. Reinstatement of 125 mg Seroquel July 15, 2018 *slow taper by 6.25 mg every 3-4 weeks over the course of a year. Reached 25 mg with minimal withdrawal. July 15, 2019 - tapered 25 mg to 12.5 mg - severe withdrawal, reinstated to 12.5 mg @ 8 pm and 12.5 mg at 930 pm due to bad panic sensations when the medication kicked in. September 15, 2019 - continuing withdrawal symptoms but no change in dose. Holding steady at 25 mg split between two doses in the evening. Link to comment
RusTW Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Are you exercising and a lot of water that seems to be helping me a little bit it'll take away some of the nausea and anxiety March-2017-Dec-2017 ativanCT /reinstated ativan 1mg tapered 2 months/June 2017-April 2018 zyprexa 10mg switched to seroquel 200-300mg in april 2018/dec-2017-present zoloft 100mg/ quit seroquel 200-300mg cold turkey May 6 2018 reinstated seroquel 100mg around May 25 2018 since then tapered to 50mg zoloft and 50 mg of seroquel presently other medications Testosterone cypionate 2oomg every 4 days UPDATE -August 20 2018--october 20 2018 tapered off Testosterone/Nov 7 2018 --Dec 20 2018 Lamictal micro dose 2.50mg 1 1/2 weeks then reduced to 1.25 then fast tapered as it became paridoxial.nausea- racing thoughts- agitation and insomnia. August 28 2018 to Present Cannabis indica micro dose PM bedtime only. Presently Seroquel 37.5 mg bedtime /Zoloft 47mg morning May 2018-Present Multivitamin/ Bcomplex/Vit C 1000MG/B12 1000MCG/Fish oils 2grams/ Jan 2019-Trace mineral liquid low dose Update dec 2019 -29mg of zoloft tapering/Seroquel 37.5 holding/1 or 2 ativan 1mg a month as needed if that. Black seed oil-caprylic acid-/b complex/b12/multi/D/E/melatonin Link to comment
Ripley66 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Exercise makes my heart beat very fast and I get anxiety but I am on my feet all day because I just had a baby 8 months ago and a 5 year old boy. My husband also leaves to sea (Coast Guard) every other month so Im on my own with two children going through this rollercoaster TheThe only things keeping me sane are CBT thought work...ginger tea and funny youtube videos. I am getting a big nausea break today. I am praying it stays away!!! February 24 2018 - Placed on Seroquel XR 100 mg and Seroquel IR 50 mg. Present date - Tapered to 100 mg and withdrawaled. Reinstatement of 125 mg Seroquel July 15, 2018 *slow taper by 6.25 mg every 3-4 weeks over the course of a year. Reached 25 mg with minimal withdrawal. July 15, 2019 - tapered 25 mg to 12.5 mg - severe withdrawal, reinstated to 12.5 mg @ 8 pm and 12.5 mg at 930 pm due to bad panic sensations when the medication kicked in. September 15, 2019 - continuing withdrawal symptoms but no change in dose. Holding steady at 25 mg split between two doses in the evening. Link to comment
RusTW Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I've I've tried both CBD and THC and they seem to aggravate the symptoms March-2017-Dec-2017 ativanCT /reinstated ativan 1mg tapered 2 months/June 2017-April 2018 zyprexa 10mg switched to seroquel 200-300mg in april 2018/dec-2017-present zoloft 100mg/ quit seroquel 200-300mg cold turkey May 6 2018 reinstated seroquel 100mg around May 25 2018 since then tapered to 50mg zoloft and 50 mg of seroquel presently other medications Testosterone cypionate 2oomg every 4 days UPDATE -August 20 2018--october 20 2018 tapered off Testosterone/Nov 7 2018 --Dec 20 2018 Lamictal micro dose 2.50mg 1 1/2 weeks then reduced to 1.25 then fast tapered as it became paridoxial.nausea- racing thoughts- agitation and insomnia. August 28 2018 to Present Cannabis indica micro dose PM bedtime only. Presently Seroquel 37.5 mg bedtime /Zoloft 47mg morning May 2018-Present Multivitamin/ Bcomplex/Vit C 1000MG/B12 1000MCG/Fish oils 2grams/ Jan 2019-Trace mineral liquid low dose Update dec 2019 -29mg of zoloft tapering/Seroquel 37.5 holding/1 or 2 ativan 1mg a month as needed if that. Black seed oil-caprylic acid-/b complex/b12/multi/D/E/melatonin Link to comment
RusTW Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 y sorry you have to do this with two kids it's hard enough on your own doing it so I hope that things get better for you. I'm glad the nausea went away for you March-2017-Dec-2017 ativanCT /reinstated ativan 1mg tapered 2 months/June 2017-April 2018 zyprexa 10mg switched to seroquel 200-300mg in april 2018/dec-2017-present zoloft 100mg/ quit seroquel 200-300mg cold turkey May 6 2018 reinstated seroquel 100mg around May 25 2018 since then tapered to 50mg zoloft and 50 mg of seroquel presently other medications Testosterone cypionate 2oomg every 4 days UPDATE -August 20 2018--october 20 2018 tapered off Testosterone/Nov 7 2018 --Dec 20 2018 Lamictal micro dose 2.50mg 1 1/2 weeks then reduced to 1.25 then fast tapered as it became paridoxial.nausea- racing thoughts- agitation and insomnia. August 28 2018 to Present Cannabis indica micro dose PM bedtime only. Presently Seroquel 37.5 mg bedtime /Zoloft 47mg morning May 2018-Present Multivitamin/ Bcomplex/Vit C 1000MG/B12 1000MCG/Fish oils 2grams/ Jan 2019-Trace mineral liquid low dose Update dec 2019 -29mg of zoloft tapering/Seroquel 37.5 holding/1 or 2 ativan 1mg a month as needed if that. Black seed oil-caprylic acid-/b complex/b12/multi/D/E/melatonin Link to comment
RusTW Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 The nausea really messes up my day because I have to go to work with it and my anxiety gets worse because I keep thinking that the withdrawal symptoms are going to get worse and worse until I vomit March-2017-Dec-2017 ativanCT /reinstated ativan 1mg tapered 2 months/June 2017-April 2018 zyprexa 10mg switched to seroquel 200-300mg in april 2018/dec-2017-present zoloft 100mg/ quit seroquel 200-300mg cold turkey May 6 2018 reinstated seroquel 100mg around May 25 2018 since then tapered to 50mg zoloft and 50 mg of seroquel presently other medications Testosterone cypionate 2oomg every 4 days UPDATE -August 20 2018--october 20 2018 tapered off Testosterone/Nov 7 2018 --Dec 20 2018 Lamictal micro dose 2.50mg 1 1/2 weeks then reduced to 1.25 then fast tapered as it became paridoxial.nausea- racing thoughts- agitation and insomnia. August 28 2018 to Present Cannabis indica micro dose PM bedtime only. Presently Seroquel 37.5 mg bedtime /Zoloft 47mg morning May 2018-Present Multivitamin/ Bcomplex/Vit C 1000MG/B12 1000MCG/Fish oils 2grams/ Jan 2019-Trace mineral liquid low dose Update dec 2019 -29mg of zoloft tapering/Seroquel 37.5 holding/1 or 2 ativan 1mg a month as needed if that. Black seed oil-caprylic acid-/b complex/b12/multi/D/E/melatonin Link to comment
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