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Have Problem With Anxity. Took Suriquel And Now Taking Benztropine. I Am Not Able To Sleep. What To Do?
i normaly take 200 mg of suriquel at night for over a month i can not sleep i tell my dr she gave me benztropine it made me have body jerks so i stoped taking that so everynight i take the suriquel and with in 20 min or so in into the worst panick attack ever im feeling so bad i go take a shower in the shower i start throwing up im doing house work to make myself think of something else then the anxity this last for hours i might get to sleep about 4-5 am if im lucky want to stop taking the suriquel but am scaired ill be sick and have withdrawals please help
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
Hi there ~
I understand your concern. However, you might need an increased dose of the medication seroquel if you are not able to sleep well. You have to consult your psychiatrist who can take a good history from you so as to help you feel better faster. I also think that you might want to check with your regular doctor to find out if there are other co morbid medical conditions affecting your mental health issues. I hope this helps.
Take care and have a lovely day!
I understand your concern. However, you might need an increased dose of the medication seroquel if you are not able to sleep well. You have to consult your psychiatrist who can take a good history from you so as to help you feel better faster. I also think that you might want to check with your regular doctor to find out if there are other co morbid medical conditions affecting your mental health issues. I hope this helps.
Take care and have a lovely day!
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Hello.......
Thanks for your query. Seroquel is quetiapine which at low dosage can aid in sleep and improve anxiety symptoms. If the drug is ineffective in tackling your anxiety symptoms, the alternatives include:
1. Anti-anxiety mdication like SSRIs
2. Psychotherapy techniques like CBT/ Cognitive behavioural therapy
Yoga/meditation/breathing relaxation exercises are likely to be beneficial. Contact you psychiatrist to discuss the above options. Wish you good health.
Regards
Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
Thanks for your query. Seroquel is quetiapine which at low dosage can aid in sleep and improve anxiety symptoms. If the drug is ineffective in tackling your anxiety symptoms, the alternatives include:
1. Anti-anxiety mdication like SSRIs
2. Psychotherapy techniques like CBT/ Cognitive behavioural therapy
Yoga/meditation/breathing relaxation exercises are likely to be beneficial. Contact you psychiatrist to discuss the above options. Wish you good health.
Regards
Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
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