Low dose of Seroquel?

[bec.x]

Why is it not recommended to be on a low dose of Seroquel for longer than a month or so? Does it have some adverse effects on the brain or something?

I was put on 25 mg at the end of July, initially for sleep mainly. However, my psychiatrist has figured that I probably have a mood disorder and wants me to increase the dosage slowly (so that I could function at school and work without being drowsy as fuck I guess) to 37 mg and then 50 mg in the next few weeks.

I am aware of the different effects of the drug at different dosages (the thing about it not being much of an antipsychotic at doses below a few hundred milligrams). I'm just a bit concerned why the antihistamine-level dosage is considered harmful for extended periods and is there any way to avoid possibe issues?

 

[Cat-N-Da-Hat]

I know at larger(antipsychotic) doses can cause Parkisan's due to dopamine receptor blockade but considering that low doses(25-100mg) act as a strong sedative antihistamine I don't see how it would be that dangerous.

Maybe its the unpleasant side effects?

 

[Psychedelic Jay]

Yes it is very unpleasant. The sedative effects will wear off. And it will disturb you physically in a weird way. I have had mild panic attacks from seroquel. This was with low and high doses.