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How Can Aggressive Behavior And Slurred Speech Be Managed While On Seroquel?

My son s doctor/therapist has prescribed Seroquel (several months back) for trouble sleeping, anxiety, and palpitations. He is already taking propanolol (prescribed by his internal medicine doctor for palpitations). I am not sure of the Seroquel dosage, but it alarmingly changes his behavior: Aggressive, hostile, inappropriate comments, slurred speech, and, most concerning, utterings of killing himself . Any suggestions? When I ve confronted him, he tells me he is trying to cut back on taking it because one can t just get off this medication. He is 33 years old and has a history of addiction, although has been sober (I think) for about 4 years. I have urged him to tell the prescribing doctor, but not sure he will.
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
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Hello,

Looking to all the history and psychological symptoms he has it is time to see the psychiatrist, condition need to be taken seriously, he may be in need of counselling and planning of medical treatment, it seems to be pre schizophrenia symptoms.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain, General & Family Physician
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How Can Aggressive Behavior And Slurred Speech Be Managed While On Seroquel?

Hello, Looking to all the history and psychological symptoms he has it is time to see the psychiatrist, condition need to be taken seriously, he may be in need of counselling and planning of medical treatment, it seems to be pre schizophrenia symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Akhtarhusain, General & Family Physician