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steve2470

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2. in general, stopping a neuroleptic or psychoactive drug cold-turkey is usually not a good idea

Reply to Andy823 (Original post)

Mon Nov 9, 2015, 07:13 AM

Nov 2015

This applies to antidepressants as well as Seroquel. Tapering off is what is always recommended, under doctor's supervision. Going cold turkey is usually way too hard for your body and mind to handle, although many have done it (like me, and regretted it).

I would recommend that your wife discuss this with her doc, for more details.

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What do you know about Seroquel? [View all] Andy823 Nov 2015 OP

She should have never quit cold turkey. I am on week 3 of Lexapro (Anti-depressant) and LiberalArkie Nov 2015 #1

Yes you are right. Andy823 Nov 2015 #4

That is how so many drugs got the bad rap of causing suicide. People not waiting for their bodies to LiberalArkie Nov 2015 #5

in general, stopping a neuroleptic or psychoactive drug cold-turkey is usually not a good idea steve2470 Nov 2015 #2

I agree Andy823 Nov 2015 #3

I take Trazadone and Clonazepam for sleep TexasBushwhacker Nov 2015 #6

she should get a sleep study. mopinko Nov 2015 #7