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Question: I take a half dosage of serequel 12 1/2 mg. serequel nightly for anxiety. Along with Mindfulness, I feel great. Associated with memories of deaths of loved ones in the past. Currently concerned about my husband who is now 82. So, Uh Oh, my old brain says, "Here we go Again!" Trying to get a grip on the cognitive side of not getting worked up. "Stay focused; do one thing at a time; stop thinking, breathe... These are the Mindfulness practices I do to compliment my tendency to worry
Anything else?
Anything else?
Brief Answer:
You are doing the right thing
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query. welcome to HCM.
Seroquel is the brandname of the drug quetiapine which is a antipsychotic drug, at low dose it causes sedation and calms the person. So it is beneficial to you. It also induces sleep.
For it's antipsychotic property this drug should be taken at higher dose which can go up to 400-700 mg in a day.
Engaging in the social gatherings, visiting your children if possible, playing cards [which is a good cognitive stimulating game at this age], reading, listening music, telling stories to grand children, making friends of similar age, visiting elderly group of your area etc are useful activities you can do. All these apply to your husband also.
Taking seroquel is better than taking anxiolytics particularly benzodiazepines. You are doing right.
Hope I have answered your query, If you have further questions feel free to ask. Wishing you good health.
You are doing the right thing
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query. welcome to HCM.
Seroquel is the brandname of the drug quetiapine which is a antipsychotic drug, at low dose it causes sedation and calms the person. So it is beneficial to you. It also induces sleep.
For it's antipsychotic property this drug should be taken at higher dose which can go up to 400-700 mg in a day.
Engaging in the social gatherings, visiting your children if possible, playing cards [which is a good cognitive stimulating game at this age], reading, listening music, telling stories to grand children, making friends of similar age, visiting elderly group of your area etc are useful activities you can do. All these apply to your husband also.
Taking seroquel is better than taking anxiolytics particularly benzodiazepines. You are doing right.
Hope I have answered your query, If you have further questions feel free to ask. Wishing you good health.
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