Can tablet Quetiapine be taken for moderate depression?

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I can understand your concern. If you are suffering from depression, then why are you on tablet Seroquel? It is an antipsychotic and mood stabilizer. It may be used if you have resistant depression. If you have the first episode, then you do not need to take tablet Seroquel at all. You can ask your psychiatrist about it. Tablet Seroquel is not a first-line medication for depression. There are many other good antidepressants with minimal side effects. You can taper off your tablet Seroquel gradually. You can take another medication for sleep disturbance like tablet diazepam, which has no side effects like weight gain or diabetes. If you have been on tablet Seroquel for a long time with a positive family history of diabetes, then you need to monitor your sugar level once a year.

You should also follow the below lifestyle for depression. It is nonpharmacological management and will help you. You should do exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes, like at least going for a walk. If possible, join the gym or go swimming. You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily, just sit at one place in a comfortable position and try to concentrate on your normal breathing, and do not stop or force yourself to stop your thoughts. Just let it be. You should eat healthy home-cooked foods and avoid junk foods. You must drink enough water. You should spend quality time with friends and family daily, or video call them if you are living away from your family. You should spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, and learning new skills or language or musical instruments. You should take enough seven to eight hours of sleep daily. You must avoid tobacco or alcohol or any substance abuse. Live your life, do not just spend it. Be bold and confident. I hope that you got your answer. Please let me know if you want some help. Thank you.