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Posted by RJ on August 24, 1999, at 20:16:21
Has anyone ever heard of this medication Seroquel being used for GAD? I was told at low dosages even though it is a medication used for schizophrenia (sp)?
That alot of psych doc. use it for anxiety and other disorder. Was just wondering my doctor mentioned it for me myself but im kinda hesitate about it since what it is scheduled to treat. Thanks for any information or replies.RJ
Posted by Cass on August 24, 1999, at 22:59:51
In reply to Seroquel for GAD?, posted by RJ on August 24, 1999, at 20:16:21
I don't know what GAD is, but I was also prescribed Seroquel for a condition other than schizophrenia. My doctor prescribed it for it's sedating effects. Unfortunately, it sedated me too much, and I always felt hung over. Good luck.
Posted by James Justice on August 28, 1999, at 13:38:49
In reply to Seroquel for GAD?, posted by RJ on August 24, 1999, at 20:16:21
> Has anyone ever heard of this medication Seroquel being used for GAD? I was told at low dosages even though it is a medication used for schizophrenia (sp)?
> That alot of psych doc. use it for anxiety and other disorder. Was just wondering my doctor mentioned it for me myself but im kinda hesitate about it since what it is scheduled to treat. Thanks for any information or replies.
>
> RJI took Seroquel for generalized anxiety disorder for about three months at a dose of 600mg/day, which is quite high. It did significantly reduce my anxiety but the side effects like slurred speech and thought problems really bothered me and others around me so consequently I quit the medication. Seroquel might be more useful at a lower dose for controlling GAD.
James
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