1st Seroquel Update - Feeling Very bad

April 18, 2026··

Posted in:Introductions and Updates Seroquel (Quetiapine)Support

taper update

Feeling very bad. Been having bouts of dizziness, headache, insomnia, anxiety, crying spells, fatigue, gi upset, muscle aches, appetite changes, and tinnitus.

Carolynne’s taper progress

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CatinaStaff4mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

I'm sorry you're experiencing all of that at once! Here are some links that I hope will help you deal with your symptoms. Hang in there, it does get better! Dizziness: https://taper.community/thread/d5a2307c-8a7f-48d9-aea7-5751f2aa3efe Headaches: https://taper.community/thread/1addcf07-ac37-4443-8d0d-33685f5747f3 Insomnia: https://taper.community/thread/fad854f7-f9a4-421d-b60f-bf11aa13a251 Anxiety: https://taper.community/thread/3613d8b1-99e9-4991-8c0d-ec96ba7534ad Crying Spells: https://taper.community/thread/6b89abda-daba-44c8-a68f-f09790637183 Fatigue: https://taper.community/thread/16345bac-e9dc-417d-9bd3-a6e2a4cece42 GI Issues: https://taper.community/thread/c16f5e67-65ba-41f4-91e3-01ec6a6fc03d Muscle Aches & Pain: https://taper.community/thread/4b24f178-40ff-4176-bff3-44b116e205d4 Tinnitus: https://taper.community/thread/c378f707-808b-4db9-881e-e0108e5d2c5a Please know what you're experiencing is very normal and is only temporary. Your body is just trying to adjust to the lower dose of the drug. Things should improve with a nice long hold of your current dose. Your body just needs more time. We're here whenever you need to reach out or vent. Hang in there! ❤️

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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CatinaStaff4mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Carolynne, I'm just checking on you. How are you doing at the moment? Thinking of you.

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