Tapering: Seroquel

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1st Seroquel Update - Feeling Okay

March 13, 2026··

Posted in:Introductions and Updates Seroquel (Quetiapine)

taper update

Feeling okay. Been having bouts of dizziness, nausea, insomnia, headache, brain zaps, fatigue, electric shock sensations, gi upset, muscle aches, flu-like symptoms, emotional blunting, and tinnitus.

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Seroquel — 7mg — 4 — actively tapering | with clinician

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JulesStaff5mo ago

Community Anchor

That road is so hard; I'm sorry you have to go down it. I’ve been down it too. All those symptoms, the brain zaps, dizziness, nausea, insomnia, the weird electric feelings, that’s a nervous system that’s been through a lot trying to recalibrate. It can feel horrible, but it’s not you and it’s not a personal failure. It’s withdrawal. Be gentle with your system while it sorts itself out. Hugs to you.

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Based PsychiatristStaff5mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi Ang! Welcome to the community. Way to get going on the check ins! As you fill it in you’ll be able to deck your own taper and see how it compares to others on seroquel. Hoping your symptoms subside soon!

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

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CatinaStaff5mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Ang123. We're happy to have you here. It sounds like you're dealing with quite a lot. Feel free to start an Introduction thread for yourself, and check out the Symptoms & Self-Care section for tips on dealing with your symptoms. We look forward to supporting you through your taper so you can successfully get off the Seroquel. ❤️

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.

Oxycoffin5mo ago

Navigatorother · planning

I had similar experiences tapering off seroquel. It gets better with time. I have been off for 6 months now and am able to regulate my emotions and nervous system A million times easier than when I was on it. I regret ever starting it in the first place - but am so glad that I dont have to deal with taking it anymore. Life is 100 percent better now :)

other — 45 mg — Years — planning taper | with clinician

Ang1234mo ago

NavigatorSeroquel · active

Thanks for your replies

Seroquel — 7mg — 4 — actively tapering | with clinician

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Based PsychiatristStaff4mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Welcome home! Hope to see more check ins from you!

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

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CatinaStaff4mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

"Thanks for your replies" — @Ang123

You're so welcome! That's what this community is for. How are you feeling at the moment? I hope things are a bit better for you.

Jo3mo ago

NavigatorSeroquel · active

"am able to regulate my emotions and nervous system" — @Oxycoffin

Hey Oxy, quite the handle. lol. Like you I am getting pretty good at regulating my emotions and nervous systems. What people here need to know is how you do that. I use breath work and a bunch of other tools, which I will write about and share here so others can benefit. I am curious what you do to manage yourself that works for you. I'll add in whatever is helpful so people have a quiver of ammunition to use in their battle. Please advise?

Seroquel — 350 mg — 15 years — actively tapering | without clinician

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