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What Causes Joints And Nerve Pain While On Xanax And Seroquel For Mania?
Have Mania. Take Lithium since 1974 Have many side effects neuropathy / carpal tunnel like symptoms. Thus I take a low dose of Lithium. 100 to 200 mg Lithium CR at evening. Also take Seraquel or xanax they cause joint pain, nerve pain. Age 67 male. Need a new class or type of meds Thanks
Thu, 14 Dec 2017
Hello
I read your statement and i understand your concern about the side effect of Quetiapine.
Yes, i causes muskuloskeletal side effects such are still muscles and joint pain along with other list of symptoms
If u cant tolerate Seraquel, It can be changed to other atypical antipsychotic drug
If i were you psychiatrist, i would change Seraquel to Olanzapine 10 mg as a initial dose and then increase your dose to 20mg/day
Thanks
Dr Nasir Ali
I read your statement and i understand your concern about the side effect of Quetiapine.
Yes, i causes muskuloskeletal side effects such are still muscles and joint pain along with other list of symptoms
If u cant tolerate Seraquel, It can be changed to other atypical antipsychotic drug
If i were you psychiatrist, i would change Seraquel to Olanzapine 10 mg as a initial dose and then increase your dose to 20mg/day
Thanks
Dr Nasir Ali
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