Schizophrenia and depression

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I am patient of schizophrenia and depression. i want to take quetiapine and escitalopram. is it all right to take quetiapine and escitalopram together?

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Hi Sir Thanks for seeking help here. Am working in the field of Schizophrenia since last 3years with PDF in that field. I just felt I have answered this question 3 times in this last 10 days ... The combination of antipsychotic with a antidepressants usually a choice for secondary depression in schizophrenia. If you are doing well in this combination...it should not bother you...but to be honest this combination is not a first choice for schizophrenia with depression or Schizophrenia with secondary depression. Definitely something is bothering you...I would like to suggest sir, if you have any queries please feel free to reach us. Happy to help you.

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