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I'm on 100 mg seroquel (quetiapine) for 1 mth . how can i discontinue without withdrawal .how slowly should i wean off?my doc said cold turkey is fine is he right?

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Your doctor is right: Yes. There should be no withdrawal symptoms from discontinuing the seroquel (quetiapine) immediately.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 1/2/2015

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