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Quetiapine (Seroquel): Does It Actually Work For Anxiety & Sleep?

Episode Summary

https://amfmtreatment.com/quetiapine-seroquel/It's not FDA-approved for anxiety or insomnia, yet doctors prescribe it anyway. So why does Seroquel keep showing up for sleepless nights and racing thoughts, and what's the hidden trade-off you need to know before trying it?

Episode Notes

[thoughtful] Here's something that surprised me: quetiapine, sold as Seroquel, isn't approved by the FDA for any anxiety disorder at all, yet it's prescribed for anxiety pretty regularly. So today we're digging into that gap between approved use and real-world prescribing. Have you ever wondered why a drug gets used for something it wasn't designed for in the first place? A Mission for Michael (AMFM) City: San Juan Capistrano Address: 30310 Rancho Viejo Rd. Website: https://amfmtreatment.com/