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Does Intake Of Seroquel Help In Treating Major Depressive Disorder?
Question: Long story short have major depressive disorder with chronic insomnia, and chron migraines. Have tried may othe meds, lunesta, amitriptyline, trazadone and every ssri there is which only cause more anxiety. Am currently in counseling for anxiety. Would like to know if seroquel could be an option.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question to HCM.
You are asking about Seroquel as a possible medication to treat anxiety and depression. The answer to your question is yes! Seroquel is FDA approved for the treatment of depression, and has been shown in large clinical trials to be an effective augmenting agent.
Seroquel is also frequently used off-label for the treatment of anxiety. I use Seroquel for both these indications with my patients. I believe based on your history and description that this could be an excellent medication for you.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me 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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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question to HCM.
You are asking about Seroquel as a possible medication to treat anxiety and depression. The answer to your question is yes! Seroquel is FDA approved for the treatment of depression, and has been shown in large clinical trials to be an effective augmenting agent.
Seroquel is also frequently used off-label for the treatment of anxiety. I use Seroquel for both these indications with my patients. I believe based on your history and description that this could be an excellent medication for you.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me 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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