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    Nov 7, 2007, 02:37 PM
    How long does Seroquel stay in your system?
    I need to know how long the effect lasts and how long till its out of your system.
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    Nov 7, 2007, 02:46 PM
    If you are taking seroquel you are taking it for bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Unless instructed by your doctor, i.e. given a prescription for something else, I suggest you NOT stop taking it.
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    Nov 7, 2007, 03:57 PM
    It will stay in your system up to 3 - 5 days once you stop taking it.

    La-La-Lola : I didn't say I was going to quit I just want to know how long it lasts
    So, if you aren't planning on quitting, I am curious as to the reason behind this question.

    People with schizophrenia (not bipolar) who quit taking their meds usually have exacerbations of systems that are much worse than earlier episodes, and they will continue to get worse if not managed with meds properly.
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    Nov 7, 2007, 05:56 PM
    I am in total agreement with J-9 on her responses,

    A question concerning the length of a prescription medication in the system is an eye raiser.

    It might be in you system for that many days, but if you stop taking it for 2-3 days, it'll have to build up again to be therapeutic.( am I right J? )Be careful on removing yourself from meds, that's how people like me end up back in the psych unit.
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    Nov 7, 2007, 07:42 PM
    Yes, Ken you are partially right. Stopping for a few days will cause a few delays in the reuptake of the medication, however, for such a short period it will not take the usual 4 - 6 weeks, more like a week.

    And this is why nurses like me choose to work in the psych unit, because so many people are non-compliant with their medications. Many feel that it is okay to stop once they begin to feel better, but do not realize that it is the medication actually making them feel better. They are not cured by far, and conditions such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia (which is why seroquel is prescribed) demands life-long commitment to medication therapy.
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    Nov 7, 2007, 07:46 PM
    I'll go more on this in another forum,about compliance and side effects.

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    Nov 7, 2007, 07:51 PM
    Oh, yes, compliance and side-effects can be terrible patient as well as the health care provider.
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    Nov 7, 2007, 07:54 PM
    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/medica...ll-149694.html

    A new thread for this question.

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    Jun 26, 2012, 03:26 AM
    Excuse me j_9 are you a student
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    Feb 13, 2013, 07:16 PM
    I have been dealing with chronic insomnia since I had my hysterectomy when I was 28. I could not take estrogen for many months. To deal with my insomnia, my doctor prescribed ambien cr. I took ambien for about 10 years but had to stop because I was A. sleep walking, putting myself in dangerous situations and B. building a tolerance to this med. I have been to sleep studies (diagnosed with chronic insomnia.. duh) and numerous doctors/medications. I have been taking 600 mg of seroquel for the last 4 years. I am beginning to worry about long lasting side effects. Recently I have been dealing with horrible leg cramps, similar to Charlie horses but more frequent and intense, I believe they refer to it as TD. I also gained 20lbs and can not lose even though I exercise frequently. Because this medication is specifically made for bi-polar and schizophrenia, I have become leery of using it as a sleep aid. Can someone please tell me how to taper off this medication with minimal withdrawal. And how long does it stay in your system. I currently take 20mg diazepam to combat the terrible heart palpitations I experience after about a half hour of taking seroquel. My doctor is trying the ambien cr again. So I currently take 100mg seroquel to wean off along with 20mg diazepam and 12.5mg ambien cr. What should I expect as far as withdrawals and how long should I taper off the seroquel. Once I know how long it takes to be completely removed from my system, I plan on trying 100mg Zoloft with the diazepam and ambien. Any insight or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am frightened and bewildered. Please advise.

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