Does anyone or has anyone ever taken Seroquel for anxiety.? Did it work and what dose were you on? Thanks
Taking Seroquel for anxiety?
Question posted by rstoj2 on 18 hours ago
Last updated on 4 July 2025
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WildcatVet
12 hours ago
Hi, rstoj2!
I've taken Seroquel (quetiapine) for sleep only and with an anti-anxiety medication so I can't really say. I looked in User Reviews to see if I could find some information there but anxiety wasn't one of disorders listed. Probably because it's not FDA approved for anxiety and is prescribed primarily for treatment resistant anxiety in patients who haven't responded well to the standard medications.
"Seroquel, whose active ingredient is quetiapine, is an atypical antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat mental health conditions like bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia. However, it is sometimes prescribed off-label for anxiety disorders, particularly in cases where other first-line treatments haven't been effective."
Hope this may be of some help to you.
Regards, Wildcat
WildcatVet
12 hours ago
PS, Seroquel is usually started at a low dose... as low as 50mg... and gradually increased if needed. I don't know what dosage you'd start with for anxiety but likely you'll need to titrate your dosage upward along the way.
rstoj2
11 hours ago
Hi Wildcat,thanks so much for replying to my question
WildcatVet
11 hours ago
You're welcome! :)
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