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Can Seroquel Be Started Without Taperring Off Imovane?
Question: I have been on Brintellix for about 8 weeks and been on imovane for about 5 yrs. imovane is no longer working, can I change straight over to seroquil to try and get some sleep, or do I have to taper off the imovane first?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Imovane use for this long places you at very high risk of severe withdrawal with abrupt cessation. Withdrawal can cause seizures and death. You will need to taper off the Imovane slowly under the careful supervision of a doctor.
You can begin low-dose Seroquel right away. You don't need to wait until Imovane is tapered off. Be advised that this may cause oversedation in combination with Imovane, so start with a low dose of Seroquel like 25mg. This will help you sleep.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Imovane use for this long places you at very high risk of severe withdrawal with abrupt cessation. Withdrawal can cause seizures and death. You will need to taper off the Imovane slowly under the careful supervision of a doctor.
You can begin low-dose Seroquel right away. You don't need to wait until Imovane is tapered off. Be advised that this may cause oversedation in combination with Imovane, so start with a low dose of Seroquel like 25mg. This will help you sleep.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Dr. Raju A.T
H0w would you sugest to start tapering off the imovane. I have been on 7.5 mg
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Typically Imovane is tapered by about 10% every week. This needs to be done under the close supervision of your prescribing doctor, so they can monitor you in-person for withdrawal symptoms.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswer
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Typically Imovane is tapered by about 10% every week. This needs to be done under the close supervision of your prescribing doctor, so they can monitor you in-person for withdrawal symptoms.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswer
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