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Can Seroquel Or Trazadone Be Taken While On Lamictal, Topamax And Paxil?
Question: Can I take seroquel or trazadone while on the seizure medicine lamictal & tompamax & the antidepressant paxil? Or will i have any side effects such as a seizure or anything else? I was on these medications before (trazadone,seroquel) but was taken off an some psych meds an seizure meds changed an i am having mad problems sleeping & I still have the pills. Im 20 5"7 500 lbs please tell me what you think
Brief Answer:
It is safe
Detailed Answer:
Thanks very much for your question.
You are currently taking Lamictal, Topamax, and Paxil, and are wondering if it is safe to take Seroquel or Trazodone. The answer is yes, it is safe to take either or both of these together along with what you are currently taking. I recommend trying the Seroquel at 50mg by itself first and see if this works. If not, increase to 100mg. If that fails, I would try trazodone 50mg by itself. If not, increase to 100mg. If both fail, I would try a different sleep aid altogether rather than using Seroquel and Trazodone together, though it would be safe to do so.
I see you have asked many specialist questions, and I would be happy to provide more continuity to your electronic care here at HealthCareMagic. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX psychiatrist working in New York City. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
It is safe
Detailed Answer:
Thanks very much for your question.
You are currently taking Lamictal, Topamax, and Paxil, and are wondering if it is safe to take Seroquel or Trazodone. The answer is yes, it is safe to take either or both of these together along with what you are currently taking. I recommend trying the Seroquel at 50mg by itself first and see if this works. If not, increase to 100mg. If that fails, I would try trazodone 50mg by itself. If not, increase to 100mg. If both fail, I would try a different sleep aid altogether rather than using Seroquel and Trazodone together, though it would be safe to do so.
I see you have asked many specialist questions, and I would be happy to provide more continuity to your electronic care here at HealthCareMagic. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX psychiatrist working in New York City. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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