Posted by kjm on October 26, 1999, at 20:55:13
In reply to Re: seroquel, posted by lg on October 26, 1999, at 18:51:24
> I started on the seroquel during zoloft. Was told it helped the Quality of sleep; that zoloft sometimes decreased a certain *stage* of sleep. As far as I know I'm an atypical,rapid-cycling bipolar.
> I know it is anti-psychotic,but helps with a certain stage of sleep.Now that I'm not on zoloft sleep is even worse, but am very new on effexor EX and Remeron. I hope everything will settle down as I adjust.
> I'd like to come off seruquel because of the possibility of hyperlipidemia. Hope I can eventually stop it due to strong family history of elevated triglycerides. etc.
> Hope I can.
> ThanksIf this is a serious concern, you are probably
already getting your serum lipids checked
regularly. You might consider following the
recommended diet (low fat, low sugar, high fiber,
more fish oils, etc.) prophylactically.
Good luck,
kjm.
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