Seroquel Xr splitting?

Evilavatar123,
Rachey is correct. The doctor should be lowering the XR dose instead of suggesting it be halved. I would definitely question the doctor; he may have intended to drop the med from XR to regular seroquel even. Sounds like he may need to verify his own med order. Hope this helps.

The general concern with splitting an extended release medication is that it un-does the extended release mechanism. When the med is split, you will get the whole dose right when you take it, instead of a release over time. There is a Seroquel XR 150 mg tablet available that would be a more appropriate way to decrease the dose. I would give the physician who prescribed the medication a call.

no it's not safe to split any XR med, especially seroquel. you might get a higher or lower amount in the half you take, plus it's stopping the intent of the use of this drug the doctor is trying to achieve. if it's too strong or giving you side effects notify your physician right away so you can be seen. your doctor needs to know any problems you might be having, that's the only way he/she can help you. good luck