Hi,
I have been on 150mg Seroquel XR since November 2015 for bipolar 2 and I have recently turned a corner in my mental health. I have much more control over my mental and emotional state and I'm looking to get off Seroquel. My psychiatrist said that because I am studying for a Masters degree (which ends in August), I shouldn't come off the medication until then because it can make you unstable to come off them. However, I am looking for a job abroad to start immediately after my studies and coming off the meds would take a long time.
I am already cutting the meds in half (to around 75mg a day) and I'm feeling a lot better. I'm less tired and more able to get out of bed in the morning.
Would quitting cold turkey from 75mg cause brain damage or serious harm? I'm not concerned about the withdrawal, I'm just concerned about the permanent damage.
Thanks