These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as
recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is
always advised to consult their own physician.
Schizo-affective disorder medication
dosage [posted 1/4/99]
Question: My daughter has been diagnosed with schizo-affective disorder and has
just been placed on Seroquel. What is a recommended dosage? Our doctor did not have a
dosage level and started her at 25 mg to increase to 50 mg. Research literature shows a
range up to 700 mg, but indicated 300 mg as most successful range. Any experience with
this new drug? My daughter is 21 years old, moderately compliant on the medications,
formerly on xyprexia, but the side effects were bad.
Answer:One usually starts low and works up. 25 mg would be low for most
patients, but it is very individual, especially in terms of side effects.
Sociological Effects
Question: What are the sociological effects of schizophrenia?
Answer: Not my field. You'll need to ask a sociologist.
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