Awful Quetiapine weight gain

[23tana]

I was put on them for hallucinations that I was only having infrequently anyway. I'm going to see the doc tomorrow.

[pulisa]

I think that's a good idea but if you were experiencing hallucinations surely you would be referred to a psychiatrist by the GP?

[nicola1980]

I was under the impression that only psychiatrists could prescribe these type of meds not your normal gp's? XX

[MrAndy]

A GP prescribes mine and has agreed to help me get off them slowly over a 6 month period

[23tana]

I was first prescribed them by a psychiatrist but repeats and daily management are now down to my GP.

[23tana]

My Gp has said to cut 25mg per fortnight, so I should be off them in 6 weeks. Thank goodness I was only on a low dose to start with. We'll see if the hallucinations come back as I cut down. I'd rather have them than this constant hunger and weight gain.

[pulisa]

I'm sure Mr Andy will have some advice for you on this one,23tana. I hope the GP is going to keep a close eye on you as this can't be easy for you?

[MrAndy]

thats quite a fast taper,I would hold each does for at least a month,if you can split the tablets try and drop less than 25mg
I came off quetiapine to fast and it gave me tinnitus ,please go slow and steady

[23tana]

Thanks MrAndy. I've tried splitting them but they are too small. I'll have to ask the pharmacist if they have a pill cutter to do it with. Doc seems to think I should be OK though as I've only been on them 2 months. Watch this space......lol

[MrAndy]

You can buy pill cutters on eBay for pennies