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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR SEROQUEL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | bipolar 2/ bpd/ insomnia | weight gain and mild increased appetite | I am 22 years old was recently diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and bipolar 2. After going through a variety of meds, my doc finally modified my med plan perfectly for amazing results. He says my plan is unusual because he has not come across another patient with the same med plan as mines; I take 75mg 3 times daily and 200mg at night. The only side effects I have experienced is weight gain and hunger, which is not a big deal to me because of the rewards and excercise and self control helps with those side effects. I have been taking seroquel for almost a year and have been following that dosage plan for about 4 months and have been getting great results. I can truly say I feel better than I have ever felt before in my life and I have been depressed for 18 years. Seroquel has saved and improved my life for the better. I feel less depressed and more stable than ever. My quality of life has improved greatly, I am able to complete and set goals and actually follow through. I do not feel empty no more, I feel full of motivation and confidence. I am doing so well, actually I think that right now I am peaking in performance with my studies because my concentration and focus is finally restored. I will be completing my bachelors in psychology in a year and will continue my studies on to get a phd. Without seroquel this would have been delayed or not even possible because it has also helped me overcome social anxiety when it comes to school. I believe seroquel is a wond | M | 22 | 11 months | 8/17/2009 | 5 | sleep | managable hunger | I have started this drug because I couldn't sleep(wondering thoughts)Dreaming but remember everything I dreamt and not sound sleep.I take 50mg. Life saver I am diabetic and was depressed after a baby I have no trouble. My kids are Pdd/adhd and autistic disorder. It helped with night terrors, The kids getting up every two hours or 5am. My house was dissrupted before they started 25mg. My oldest takes 50mg at night then 25mg during the day and I have a changed kid he had aggression irritable mood swings crying at little things a mess. he also takes focalin xr during the day with this. They have hunger before bed but nothing another serving of supper can't cure. Also helped them bulk up alittle with there diagnosis they where a little under weight. Key is not alot of junk. we follow the diabetic diet. I wanted my oldest to take risperdal for the aggression during the day but insurance wouldn't allow it double medicated I thought seraquel would make him groggy like bedtime but it don't he is out on cloud nine without the med he is centered with it. Usually takes an hr to work. | F | 34 | 3 years | 8/14/2009 | 1 | axiety | headaches, nausea, sleeping problems, menstral changes, bladder irrability, muscle spasams, lost of strength and skin rash and skin peeing. | I actually experinced the most after being off of it for several months not really when i got on it besides nausea. I never gained wait like many others but have the sweet cravings. Iv been checked and they cannot find any other medical cause for my problems. | F | 20 | 10 years | 8/14/2009 | 1 | YES | SIDE EFFECT: Loss of coordination. Description: Loss of coordination means one cannot operate an automobile. Loss of coordination means one cannot SAFELY operate motorized machinery. | SIDE EFFECT: Unsteady ambulation[walking] | M | 75 | 35 days | 8/9/2009 | 1 | "psychotic" disorder | EXTREME ANXIETY (felt like I was going to die). TERRIFYING HALLUCINATIONS. SEVERE DEPRESSION. Yes. Really. These were all SIDE EFFECTS from this "antipsychotic". What the HELL!?! | I have trouble explaining the AGONIZING side effects I had from Seroquel. Was prescribed this for some supposed "psychotic" disorder. After taking my first dose (at night) I felt like I was going to die because of a highly abnormal heart beat. Then I ended up on TERRIFYING "BAD TRIP" easily surpassing my WORST experiences on ACID. I couldn't understand why this was happening to me, so I STUPIDLY decided to continue taking it for some days. I got the same kind of reaction every night. The psychiatrist then prescribed me some sleeping pills so I could fall asleep before I would get this dreaded reaction. Took Seroquel nightly for about half a year together with sleeping pills. Sometimes I tried not taking the sleeping pills just to see what happened. Sure enough I ended up on the same kind of BAD TRIP. This is supposed to HELP people with psychotic disorders?!? WHAT A F#CKING JOKE!!!!!! | M | 34 | 6 months | 8/7/2009 | 1 | Bipolar w/anxiety - rapid cycling | Nightmares and restless hallucinogenic states almost every night, uncomfortably dry eyes, mouth and throat, headaches twice (or more) daily, extreme numbness and pains in outer extremities (feet, legs , hands and arms), Rapid weight gain - I could go on with my list of side effects but these were enough to make stop taking Seroquel. | Seroquel XR 50mg once daily for 90 days did not produce any results and the side effects I experienced were horrendous. TALK to your Doctor. | M | 44 | 88 days | 8/7/2009 | 4 | bi-polar | Sleepiness is a big factor but i enjoy sleep and it doesn't get in the way too much. There is a slight increase in my appetite but I can easily control my hunger. The pill doesn't make you gain weight it's all about how you respond to your appetite. I am pretty satisfied with how it controlls my mood swings. I don't have my lows nearly as much as I used to. | I would reccomend at least trying this medication. I almost didn't when i was reading posts on this website but i'm glad I did. Medication reacts differently to each and every person. If you have a problem with bi-polar the pros may greatly outway the cons. Good luck to everyone struggling. I know that this disorder is a bitch =) | F | 20 | 1 months | 8/6/2009 | 4 | BPD II | Grogginess, especially in the mornings, when taking the first dose or when increasing dosage. Usually subisded a lot on second day and even lessened as I increased the dose. "Electric" feeling in my mouth. Anxiety attacks late in the day for first 5 days (subsided after that). Crying jags for the first 5 days. Suicidal ideation days 3-5 with strong thoughts of it around day 4 and 5. | I was very, very afraid of this medicine. Everything I read, not published by the maker or someone associated with the maker, seemed to be negative. There are certainly some concerning side effects, but I was bound and determined to try to make it through the adjustment period of this medicine. I have had lots of bad experiences with SSRI type AD's and expected the worst with Seroquel. In fact, I started not to take the first dose because of all the negative publicity and feedback. I kept wanting to stop during the first 5 days, but didn't. I am really glad I didn't. I made it to the target dose of 300 mg per day and am almost side effect free. I still get the electric feeling in my mouth, get dry mouth, and am sometimes sleepy, but I am finally starting to see some relief from my depression, which I have NEVER experienced in my 42 years of life. This stuff is actually working and I am only a week in. Because optimal results are not seen until 2-6 weeks out, I am excited about what's to come. I may actually start to feel better. Bottom line, try this medicine if your pdoc thinks it might work for you. Don't be scared by the hype. Be cautious, but remember that these are new generation drugs that have less side effects than the older ones did. Watch your health and be vigilant, but don't let someone else's bad experience keep you from trying something that might help you free yourself from the bonds of depression. | M | 42 | 9 days | 8/6/2009 | 4 | Bipolar | Anyone who has had restless leg issues with seroquel have your doctor prescribe a low dose of requip and it will knock it right out. It is due to the dopamine blockade to which it is the weakest binding compared to others in its clas. This is actually not commom w/ seroquel but requip will get rid of it! | F | 42 | | 8/4/2009 | 2 | sleep | Slow mental activity and a zombie like feeling. I do not reccomend. This medication has adverse side effects. I rwegret taking it in the first place and now I cannot sleep at all without a sleep aid. This medication causes tremors and slows mental activity and causes loss of motivation. | Do not take this drug! It will mess you up. Natural is the way to go. See an accupuncturer. | F | 45 | 1 years | 8/4/2009 | 1 | Bipolar I | Extreme hunger, spent LOTS of time sleeping. I've had type 1 diabetes for over 26 years, Seroquel caused me severe insulin resistance so I had to take very, very large amounts of insulin. | When I took Seroquel I'd have a period of good calm and then I'd become extremely angry. I'd get a dose increase and the same process would occur again. I ended up taking 800mg in the morning and 800mg at night. My diabetes was so screwed up. I ate cookies, candy, ice cream, cake, doughnuts, and just about every high fat high sugar food out there in HUGE amounts. I was compelled to eat huge meals/snacks and then eat again an hour later. I ended up at 256lbs then enough was enough. I now weigh 145lbs after quitting Seroquel. Seroquel is a tremendously horrible drug. Please be careful - the great sleep is deceptively delicious, but the other effects are horrible. | M | 38 | 8 years | 8/2/2009 | 5 | BPD/DDNOS | Drowsiness. Extreme drowsiness. Some weight gain. | Seroquel helps me a great deal. My moods have stabilized, I have far fewer hallucinations, I sleep well every night. I do know that I need to go straight to bed after taking it. If I eat ANYTHING after it kicks in, I cannot stop eating until I fall asleep. But that's easy to avoid... | F | 38 | 7 years | 7/28/2009 | 3 | Bipolar Disorder | Loss of appetite, loss of libido, nightmares, excessive weight loss. | I took Seroquel for about 8 months along with Effexor for 6 months & added Wellbutrin the last 2 months. I quit my medication "cold-turkey" without talking with my doctor because I felt like a "Robot Zombie". I would recommend you really research any medications you may take. I had horrible, severe dreams & nightmares. The dreams felt very real & often put me in a state-of-mind when I awoke that nothing was real. I also during my 8 months, experienced "visual disturbances". I lost 30lbs at the most & had no appetite. Being petite, I looked sickly skinny. On the brighter side, I did feel that I was a "better" person on medication as my mood swings have ruined friendships & relationships. Currently, I am not on any medication but will be seeking the advise of a therapist soon. I just don't want to feel like a robot or zombie anymore. It wasn't very pleasant. Another side-effect that I did not see posted, for those of you who paint, write, draw or are otherwise considered creative, while on medication...I could NOT for the life of me write, draw or paint. It "went away"....I have not taken any type of anti-depressant or anti-psychotic since...it's been 3 years since I stopped taking anything & I am JUST getting back was I lost. ;( Hope this helps. Thank you. | F | 25 | 8 months | 7/28/2009 | 3 | Bipolar/antidepressant/skitzo | more depression, drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite | I was put on it for my Bipolar, schizophrenia, depression and my anxiety, but it hasn't seem to help..I'm on 200mg and have been on it for over a month..it just makes me sleep better...:/ | F | 19 | 35 days | 7/26/2009 | 4 | Depression, Bi Polar | When I first started taking Seroquel I was exhausted....like I had been given a tranquilizer which is why it's advised to take at night before bed. After about four days the sleepiness went away...I have noticed sweating a bit more than usual and definite constipation...I occasionally notice dry mouth and nasal congestion but that is minimal | This drug I have to say has really helped me more than any has...I have dreams more than I've ever had before and a definite decrease in my sex drive but I could give a crap if it improves the quality of my life.....I am concerned about reported side effects such as diabetes, high tryglicerides, and high cholesterol. I prob. need to see my doctor and have blood work done... | M | 35 | 2 months | 7/25/2009 | 5 | Mood Disorder and Sleeping Problems | This drug puts me to sleep right away. I dont think the FDA gave this antipsychotic much thought when trying to gain its approval, they just pushed it along like most drugs. The drugs Zyprexa and Seroquel are notorius for weight gain, more for Zyprexa. This drugs where approved in the late 90's when the U.S. economy was very healthy, and the drug companies needed another drug to uphold there revenues. So the FDA would just push these drugs through the approval decision like there nothing. SEROQUEL AND ZYPREXA ARE NICKNAMED THE FATBOY DRUGS BY THE PATIENCE WHO ARE PRESCRIBED THEM. The doctors around the world deny that these drugs give you side effects such as weight gain or akathisia. | There are three new antipsychotics currently under review by the FDA. The drugs are Invega Sustenna (paliperidone palmitate)long acting injection. New approved Fanapt (iloperidone). Saphris (asenapine). These drugs all where proven not to be as effective then Seroquel XR, but had a lower chances of side effects like weight gain. There is now data stating if these drugs give you akathisia like Riperdal or Geodon. | M | 30 | 6 months | 7/18/2009 | 5 | Extreme Depression | Tired in the morning, weight gain, headaches | I have been on a lot of different meds since I was 18 for depression and none of them seemed to really help. I was put on Seroquel about a yr ago and I noticed I was sleepy all the time. I felt I could never get enough sleep. I also gained about 20 lbs. I had really bad sugar and carb cravings. I recently went off of it about 3 wks ago and havent slept over 3 hrs a night since. I feel horrible and cannot stop thinking about suicide. I havent been able to function or go to work. The only good thing is I did lose 10 lbs right away and my appetite is nothing now. I definately realize now how much the drug has helped me and am going to get back on it right away. The benefits for me far out weight the negatives. The weight gains sucks but so wouldnt killing myself so I guess I will take the weight gain. | F | 30 | 1 years | 7/16/2009 | 1 | Bipolar, depression, anger issues | depression, anxiety, stupor, violent thoughts, EXTREME UNCONTROLLABLE RAGE, suicidal/homicidal thoughts, schizophrenia, paranoia, psychosis, EXTREME PHYSICAL AGGRESSION | The incompetent, uncaring, miserable fool, Dr. Bassam Awwa, MD, of New London, CT prescribed me on these pills a few weeks before I turned 16. When I was on these pills, I was EXTREMELY violent, for absolutely no reason at all. One time, I had a bad day at school, and I kicked down the front door out of rage. When my father got mad at me for it, I shoved him. Little did I know that was only the beginning of it for me. My mother and I got into an argument that lasted several days, and then I eventually snapped in a rage and assaulted her. I know I was a horribly violent, pathetic, psychopathic individual. I also know that the pills did this to me. But then, a couple of weeks later, something happened that REALLY made me see how horrible these drugs are. I got into a fight with Dad about something stupid, and before I knew it, I pushed him down the stairs, and I fell with him, and then I stomped on him, and then somewhere along the line, I realized that these pills were doing this to me. I realized that I needed to get off these horrible drugs before I REALLY ended up killing somebody and/or going to prison for the rest of my life. All of this happened over the span of a little over two months, from March 2004 to May 2004. Today, I look back and can't believe I ever trusted any of my former psychiatrists. I never thought that I would be capable of such horrible things, and I probably wouldn't be, if not for horrible drugs like Seroquel and various other drugs I have endured thr | M | 21 | 2.5 months | 7/16/2009 | 5 | Bipolar II | increased appetite, some weight gain, sweating | I take 100mg at night and an additional 25mg+ prn. It helps me sleep. It controls my agitation. It is the only intervention for obsessive, tormenting, repetitive thoughts that has worked. It is an absolute life saver in that regard. The postitive effects far outweigh any side effects. I have no doubt that this drug has kept me out of hospital for the last three and a half years post-ECT. | F | 40 | 4 years | 7/14/2009 | 3 | Bipolar NOS sleep | Hair loss EXTREME BINGE EATING that progressively got worse | Last night I took just 25mg for sleep and within 30 minutes the INSANE urge to eat consumed me and I fought sleep for about 30 minutes to continue eating mindlessly. I hadn't taken Seroquel in months so I was hoping it wouldn't have this effect with just 1 dose. I have taken it off & on over an 11 year period because it is the only sleep med that has worked for me. | F | 44 | 4 years | 7/14/2009 |