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I have general anxiety disorder and my dr prescribed 50mg of seroquel (quetiapine) xr off label its having some side effects of insomnia is this a healthy dose?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sedation is: Common with seroquel (quetiapine). I was not able to find insomnia listed as a seroquel (quetiapine) side effect.

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Answered 3/18/2014

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Dr. Jill Valerius answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Common dose: That is a fairly common dose. It does often cause drowsiness. You will need to be careful if you are taking this during the day, especially with driving, operating equipment, etc.

Answered 3/18/2014

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A member asked:

I have general anxiety disorder and my dr prescribed 50mg of seroquel (quetiapine) xr off label its having some side effects of insomnia is this a healthy dose?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Dr. Jill Valerius answered

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