You may be depressed, but also remember that antidepressants are commonly used for anxiety. Amtripyltine may also be also used for long term headaches and migraines, do you have any of those?
I am also concerned about the quetiapine, although you say you are not psychotic, antipsychotics are used (other than for controlling bipolar disorder and schizophrenia) for sleeping disorders, as unlike diazapam, they are not addictive. Quetiapine is also very sedating. But if you are using the amitriptyline for sleeping, then it is not being prescribed for that. Also you are on a medium to high dose, if you were being prescribed due to sleeping disorders, then the dose would be much lower (usually, but not always, around 100-150mg).
I am prescribed quetiapine for different reasons and also diazapam. I agree with you, they are not the same! I have schizophrenia and I am only on 100mg more than you.
I would talk to your GP again. I would ask in clear detail why he feels quetiapine is in order. Unless you have a diagnosis of schizophrenia (or even schizoeffective disorder)/bipolar disorder or need it for sleep reasons, I would question why it was prescribed in the first place. In fact, I would ask why you need every single medicine, and the reasons why. If your GP is unwilling to give an answer, I would change GP. Ask for another in the same practice.
I personally would be shocked if I were in the same situation. I do think it is a lot of medication (especially if you have to pay for it!), but I am no professional, so it may be medically necessary. I agree with Morpheus, that not taking any of your medication without professional advice is not a good idea either, and in the case of antidepressants, could cause withdrawal effects.
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