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Post: 89987515_1 created on Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:14:59 +0000
Posted: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:14:59 +0000

I've been taking a medication called Seroquel for Schizophrenia...But, since I've been taking it... I wake up in the mornings at times really sick and throwing up... Any ideas as to why? My boyfriend suggested that it might be that I automatically get up in the morning instead of just relaxing for a little and that I should eat when I get up.. I'm not sure and I don't want nothing bad to happen...
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Post: 89987515_2 created on Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:58:34 +0000
Posted: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:58:34 +0000

Hey there. Just did a quick two second research and found that:

"stomach pain, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, constipation;"

is a pretty much expected side effect.

Here's a link to WebMd's list of side effects for the drug you're taking, if you would like to know more: WebMd

Hope things get better emotion_hug

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Post: 89987515_3 created on Mon, 20 Jan 2014 21:19:06 +0000
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So this is something I must get used to? Or perhaps I should ask my psychiatrist to lower the dose?

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Post: 89987515_4 created on Mon, 20 Jan 2014 22:08:00 +0000
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So this is something I must get used to? Or perhaps I should ask my psychiatrist to lower the dose?

Prescription side effects and dosing adjustments are things best discussed with the person who is managing the prescription. In this case, that would be your psychiatrist.

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Post: 89987515_5 created on Mon, 20 Jan 2014 22:27:16 +0000
Posted: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 22:27:16 +0000

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So this is something I must get used to? Or perhaps I should ask my psychiatrist to lower the dose?

If you're even a little worried about it I would let your psychiatrist know that you're having these symptoms. It might be considered a "minor" side effect, but it is still a side effect all the same.

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Post: 89987515_6 created on Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:59:57 +0000
Posted: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:59:57 +0000

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Medical answer:
Go see your doctor. Don't ask your boyfriend, dont ask your mother, dont ask us... You know why? Were not doctors. Don't even trust sites like webmd. The only person you should trust with your health is your doctor.

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Post: 89987515_7 created on Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:01:49 +0000
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I have consulted my psychiatrist... He insisted on putting me on Seroquel xr... (Extended Release, I think) Doesn't this break down in my system faster making the side effects worse? He assured me that it wouldn't be like that but, how am I to trust it when it doesn't seem true?