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Is There A Side Effect To Coming Off Seroquel Medication?

before I ask you a question your very kind to offer your sparetime to help people. ive just come off Seroquel,weaned off over 3 month period(being on it for depression)and by body is really itchy especially my eyes.Could you please tell me if this is a side affect from coming off the drug. ps(I was taking this drug at night at a daily dosage of 300mg for just over 10 years)thankyou for your kindness, sincerely Justin
Mon, 13 Feb 2017
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Itching is common side effect while withdrawing from seroquel. It will eventually subside usually in 3-4 weeks.

Hope I could help you
Regards,
Lekshmi

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Is There A Side Effect To Coming Off Seroquel Medication?

Hello, Thank you for posting your question at healthcare magic Itching is common side effect while withdrawing from seroquel. It will eventually subside usually in 3-4 weeks. Hope I could help you Regards, Lekshmi