Can i take seroquel (quetiapine) as a prn as im feeling a manic psychotic episode coming on. if i can what dosage until i see my psych.

Not a prn medication: It is to be taken dailey and not as needed. Consult your psychiatrist before making an medication changes on our own.

Please call your doc: It depends on your dosages and which drugs your doctor feels are your "rescue meds". Put a call in to get the correct drug and dosage. Self medicating is dangerous. Since you have the insight to know prior to an episode this is critical timing to place the call. Please let your family living with you know so they can keep you off the credit cards, booze, drugs, or risky sex. Stay safe.

Whoah! Call doc STAT: Seroquel (quetiapine) isn't a prn med & a patient shouldn't be self-medicating for mania. If you've been previously prescribed it & your providers are operating on the assumption you've reached a steady-state blood level, that's an issue too. Go to ER or contact on-call doc immediately if your mania is/was debilitating, especially if you've become psychotic in the past. Meantime, no alcohol/illicit drugs!

Follow directions: Follow your doctor's directions with this and all other medications.

You could but only: if your prescribing MD said so. Prescribing a dose to take on this forum is not wise, as we don't know what else you take, or anything else about your psychological state. Get in to see your psychiatrist ASAP.

See your doctor ASAP: If you feel an episode coming on you should try to see your doctor immediately or go to the nearest emergency room. seroquel (quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic that has mood stabilizing properties. It is a medication meant to be taken on a daily basis and at regularly scheduled intervals. It should not be taken "as needed" in the community without the supervision of a physician. Good luck to you.

Must contact psych: Seroquel (quetiapine) has been used in *some* patients acutely for bipolar mania, but it may or may not match your circumstances perfectly. This is unfortunately too complicated an issue to tackle here - without knowing your history, med regimen, and the rest. You simply must let your psych weigh in, at least by phone, before starting using Seroquel (quetiapine) as a prn.

" Depends" question: This is a " depends" question. Yes, Seroquel (quetiapine) is sometimes uses as a prn medication in dosages ranging from 25mg to even 300mg but you need to be very careful not to self medicate. Combination with other medications can be dangerous and your medical condition has to be taken into account. If an emergency why not call your doctor to get some persona advice.

Yes.: Yes you can. Take between 25mg to 100mg depending on your daily dose and tolerance to the side effects of sedation. You can do this up to 3 times a day if your regular dose is only at bedtime. Do not exceed 800 mg a day. It is important to prevent a psychotic manic episode so if this not effective go to the emergency room.

Mood Disorder: I understand your distress of manic psychotic episode coming on. Taking Seroquel (quetiapine) without discussion with Psychiatrist poses risk of many side effects. Diagnosis by a Psychiatrist from clinical interview needs to be made for Medication most effective for your condition. Your Emotional Health is PRECIOUS! Please go to ER for Diagnosis and Treatment.

Better to call him/h: The best way to handle if you do not have immediate access is to call him/her to get feedback on how to handle your situation. Most practitioner tend to be very responsive to this kind of requests and provide useful feedback.

YES: Seroquel in doses of 50 to 100 mg can be taken when the acute manic symptoms begin. If not controlled the dose will have to be increased with the consultation with your psychiatrist.