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Sir and Ma'am,
On quitipine for 3 months. Helped a lot curing few symptoms, can I take it for longer periods. Consulting doctor said yes but the time frame not mentioned. Ongoing meds BP amd cholesterol. Pls guide. Regards, Raman P
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You have to consult a psychiatrist and under his monitoring take it for longer duration
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Please elaborate the diagnosis for which you are taking qutiapineand dosage
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Depending on your symptoms the duration of the medication will be suggested.
However it can be taken for longer duration
No problem
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Hi . Will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately like the types of symptoms, duration, dosage of medical etc.
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Dr. Siddharth Rathore
Neuropsychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Ujjain
You have not mentioned the reasons for starting quetiapine. All depends on the diagnosis and illness.
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you should not stop or change dose without consulting psychiatrist
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Dr. Chitra Jain
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Mumbai
Medication can be continued upto a year or two, sometimes longer depending on your symptoms.
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Dr. Parika Kochhar
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Noida
Firstly you need to mention for what symptoms were you prescribed quetiapine and in how much dosage along with number of times in a day. Only then we can decide the duration of treatment. Kindly consult a psychiatrist and not a general physician when it comes to taking psychiatric medication.
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