Does a higher dose of Quetiapine than the required dose affect the brain?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have always taken low doses of medication, such as Quetiapine extended-release (50 to 100 mg). My medicine was suddenly increased (300 mg) - not just slightly, to the lowest effective amount, but three times more. Can my brain become accustomed to taking these medications in such huge doses (which may be too high for me - the effective amount may be lower)?

Kindly help

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

First and foremost, if you are seeing improvements with a low dosage, there is no need to increase it. However, if you wish to raise the dosage because you did not achieve the intended result, there is no need to worry. As a result, tolerance will not grow. Once you are stabilized on a certain dosage, your treating doctor will progressively reduce the dosage of the medicine.

So do not worry, your brain will not adjust and you won't need a greater dose every time.

I hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Regards.