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Does seroquel (quetiapine) sedate for a shorter period of time when i take it again if i stopped for one year? if made me sleep too much

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: It would not sedate you for a shorter period of time if you last took it a year ago. If you have not had cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT) it can be very helpful for anxiety. Go to MY Checklist "Overcoming Anxiety and Stress"

Answered 2/15/2016

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