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Should I Discontinue Or Increase The Dosage Of Seroquel 100mg Since It Has No Effect On Extreme Anger, Impulsion, Hyperactiveness?

I've been taking seroquel 100mg for almost a year now and I've noticed that it seems to not have the same effect as it used to. I've been having more trouble sleeping, and feeling increasingly like I did before I began taking it (extreme anger, impulsive, hyperactive, and extremely hostile). Does this mean the medication has stopped working or that I should increase the dosage?
Fri, 24 Jan 2014
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Hi,

The dose of Seroquel that you are taking is low for the symptoms you have mentioned. You may be needing a dose hike but the best judge can only be your doctor as it needs to be seen what caused the present aggravation of symptoms. The extent of dose hike needed would also have to be decided as the dose range varies from 100 to 800 mg per day, with some people requiring even higher dosages. Your past history would also need to be taken into consideration. In my opinion, it will be better to discuss this issue with your doctor and not hike the dose yourself.

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Should I Discontinue Or Increase The Dosage Of Seroquel 100mg Since It Has No Effect On Extreme Anger, Impulsion, Hyperactiveness?

Hi, The dose of Seroquel that you are taking is low for the symptoms you have mentioned. You may be needing a dose hike but the best judge can only be your doctor as it needs to be seen what caused the present aggravation of symptoms. The extent of dose hike needed would also have to be decided as the dose range varies from 100 to 800 mg per day, with some people requiring even higher dosages. Your past history would also need to be taken into consideration. In my opinion, it will be better to discuss this issue with your doctor and not hike the dose yourself. Best wishes.