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How to safely reduce and stop Quetiapine 100mg for sleep with Parkinson's on Madopar and Xadago?

I have Parkinson's and take the standard dose of Madopar 200/50 and Xadago 100 (once daily). For the last 2 weeks I took Quetiapine 100 to sleep. However, I know that I have to get rid of the Quetiapine, what are the ways to reduce it/ stop it?

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5 specialists answered

  • This is an issue you have to discuss with the doctor who prescribed quetiapine and if there is a reason to stop it.

    Τσιμηρίκα Μαρία

    New Partner |

    Life coach | Stavroupoli

  • After taking quetiapine 100 mg for only two weeks, discontinuation is generally easier than after long-term treatment, but it is preferable not to stop it abruptly. Even after short-term use, sudden withdrawal can cause rebound insomnia, anxiety, nausea or irritability.

    A doctor may choose a short gradual taper, for example 100 → 50 → 25 mg before stopping, but the exact schedule should be determined by your neurologist or prescribing physician.

    This is particularly important because you have Parkinson’s and take Madopar and Xadago (safinamide). Do not replace quetiapine with another sleep medication or antidepressant withou
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    Koniari Xristina

    Psychologist

  • Take Quetiapine 100mg, the half dose to sleep

    Mpouliou Patrinou Makrina

    Neurologist | Eretria

  • Quetiapine 100mg, is indeed a low dose. Please consult your doctor. It can be easily reduced and discontinued, either by reducing the dose by 25, or by 50mg. There are various medications that can be used used for sleep, and in your case, not necessarily antidopaminergic ones, such as Quetiapine.

    Markopoulou Kalypso

    Psychiatrist

  • Good evening you should ask neurologist

    Papadopoulos Andreas (Deactivated account)

    Ψυχολόγος | Evosmos

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