SEROQUEL Reviews (QUETIAPINE FUMARATE)

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SEROQUEL  (QUETIAPINE FUMARATE):  This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur.   FDA Approval Date: 2005-10-04 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1  Bipolar See Additional Comments regarding NY TIME ARTICLE posted JULY 28, 2011 July 28, 2011, 5:50 PM AstraZeneca Settles Most Seroquel Suits By DUFF WILSON The British drug maker AstraZeneca has settled in principle nearly all of the American product liability lawsuits over Seroquel, its blockbuster antipsychotic drug, the company said in a quarterly earnings report on Thursday. All but 250 of the 28,700 cases have been settled, most with written agreements, AstraZeneca said in the securities filing. It had previously reported settling most of those cases, but the new filing showed how far the company has whittled away at the remaining product liability litigation. Last quarter, it had reported 2,600 outstanding cases. Most of the plaintiffs argued that they had been misled about the risks of diabetes and weight gain caused by Seroquel, the company’s second-best-selling product with $5.3 billion in worldwide sales last year, behind the cholesterol drug Crestor. In the filing on Thursday, AstraZeneca said it added $55 million last quarter to the previously reported $592 million set-aside, for a total of $647 million to settle the litigation. “Is it a good move?” said Les Funtleyder, health care analyst for Miller Tabak. “Yes, anytime you can settle these suits, it’s good.” The set-aside includes the $68.5 million that the drug maker agreed to pay in March to 37 states, settling charges that it had illegally marketed Seroquel. AstraZeneca also had to pay $520 million last year to settle federal inv F 43 60 days
150 1X day
9/5/2011
 2  Manic like symptoms Helped me sleep for one night, then it induced euphoria, wild hallucinations and complete insomnia. Started on 100mgs and was upped to 800mg over a few weeks, by the end I was in a state of perpetual withdrawal even when I took it, combined with lsd like hallucinations which I really enjoyed too much. The last night I took it I had eaten powdered laundry detergent and passed out on the floor, I don't remember doing that but the evidence was encrusted on my face and in my nose. Withdrawal was a 6 week ordeal it was not fun, but nothing in comparison with SSRI withdrawal. 2 years earlier Paxil kicked off my psychotic symptoms about 30 minutes after the first pill and it has been permanent ever since, for something that was just suppose to take the edge off with no risk of side effects it has cost me everything. M 35 75 days
800mg 1X day
6/11/2013
 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
 5  schizo-affective disorder dry mouth. morning sleepiness. I love this drug. I take 75mg of seroquel with risperdal, gabapentin and effexor. It has given me sleep and serenity. It has been years since I was able to go to bed and feel assured that I would fall asleep and stay asleep. I am calm during the day and social skills have improved. Less anxiety around people. Fewer hallucinations. F 47 90 days
6/23/2005
 4  insomnia/depression/anxiety I take seroquel mainly for insomnia, I only take 25mg per night and that works great for me. I take 75mg of effexor per day too, in combination with 1.5 mg of clonazepam per day I am a far better person now. I am happy go lucky getting my sleep, not suffering with anxiety and am able to deal better with my life. You can get a little groggy in the morning, just make sure you leave 1o hrs aside for sleeping, this covers the hour you feel groggy in the morning. F 42 90 days
4/22/2009
 3  Bipolar II Confusion, memory loss, spike in blood pressure M 57 90 days
4/23/2008
 2  biplor 2 disorder The dreams were too horrific to tolerate. I gained 10 pounds in 3 months. All I wanted to eat were sweets and this is not normal for me. People found me calmer but it was because I was depressed. I'll just go back to being bipolar. I have a job that I've had for 23 years; my children are happy and well-adjusted; and I've been married for 28 years. I think I'll just have to be happy with that. F 47 90 days
100 mg 1X day
9/4/2010
 1  major depression Painful lower abdominal bloating, irritated stomach, weight gain, fast heart palpitations, memory loss This drug does assist me with depression, but overall when you assess the overall benefit, considerting all of the side effects that I am experiencing, the benefit does not outweight the severe side effects. F 52 90 days
50 1X day
1/10/2012
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 1  Neurologist wanted to cure stutter I have a severe stutter. The Neurologist kept on increasing the dosage until I entered a drooling vegetative state and could no longer speak at all. Typing became impossible as letter sequences became corrupted. Became suicidal. Slept 18 hours a day. If you can help it, do not have a quack try this on you. Keep it for your Altzheimer days. M 47 90 days
8/2/2007
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 2  Bipolar -Mixed initially very calm, quiet inside later i was so grogged out i couldn,t function. Always hungry. Can,t get out of bed in the morning F 40 98 days
1/23/2007
 5  Bi-Polar Not sure that I have had any other then having a hard time waking up. I had a real hard time sleeping at night. Went to sleep fine but always woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't sleep. Ended up waking the wife up and she got all crabby with me. Started taking the Seroquel and now I can sleep all night and my wife is happy because I'm now not talking all night to her. I'm taking too many medications so I told the wife that I was thinking about going off of Seroquel. Her first question was can I increase my life insurance. Then she called back and said 'honey, I've been thinking about getting a hand-gun permit. YOUR NOT GOING OF THE SEROQUEL. So much for me being the man of the house. M 55 150 days
1/4/2007
 3  was told to facial blemishes has a calming effect M 56 180 days
1/25/2007
 1  no good reason It has no known mechanism of action, except that it is a 'dirty drug', binding to over a dozen different receptor subtypes in the brain. I experienced 'rhabdomyolysis', a common (look in the clinical literature) and horrifying side effect (skeletal muscle paralysis). The clinical trials show no significant effect on mania or depression. I would avoid this drug at all costs. M 54 180 days
6/1/2009
 4  schizoaffective disorder SEDATION,,,feeling of worthlessness, sleepiness, drowsy This is very sedative drug. it helps me to sleep well. and it really reduce the symptoms of biploar/schizophreni,,, i think it is the best atypical antipsychotic drugs.. M 22 300 days
4/27/2008
 1  CRONIC INSOMNIA DR.STARTED ME @ 800MG NIGHTLY, OH! I SLEPT BUT COULD NOT WAKE UP FROM FOGGINESS, SLURED SPEECH, WAY BAD COTTON MOUTH, NITEMARES 80lb.GAIN IN 7-8mo. INVOLENTARY TONGE & LEG MOVEMENT, SOILED BED & A HEART ATTACK IN MY SLEEP, COULD'NT WALK 200ft. WITHOUT PROFUSE SWEATING, & PAIN. FOREVER AFTER THIS 'LOVE CANAL' OF DRUGS.... MY LIFE AS I KNEW WAS OVER, IN 02'-03', SEROQUEL DID ME IN, NOW THE LAWSUITS ON TV, NOT BACK THEN. KNEES WENT, BACK PAIN BECAME CRONIC, DISK DEGENERATION FROM WEIGHT GAIN, WEENED OFF AFTER ONE YEAR OF LIFE CHANGING HELL, MEMMORY LOSS, ASTRA-VENZA? KNEW FROM 1999 IT WAS RISKY & DEADLY BUT @ 32 BILLION DOLLARS IN SALES ON JUST THEIR SEROQUEL DRUG ALONE FIRST 2-3 yrs., WHO CARES? RIGHT 'ASTRA-VENZA' YOU ARE A VERY VERY BAD & RICH COMPANY, WE ARE SORRY IT TOOK 80 MILLION? A BILLION? TO PRODUCE OR MORE? BUT AH! THE REWARDS, I KNOW GOD SAID WE ARE ALL CREATED EQUAL, OUR SEROQUEL DOSAGE WAS NOT! NOT BACK WHEN WE DID NOT KNOW WHAT 'ASTRA-VENZA' KNEW..... M 56 300 days
4/21/2009
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 5  post traumatic stress & anxiety Craving for sugar resulting in 14lb weight gain and after a year of taking it, my cholesterol has been found to be high. Seroquel was my saviour during a very difficult time. It gave me a break from my constant anxiety aswell as a break from my overactive mind. It helped me to keep calm like no other medication has. I would recommend it for temporary use but not long term. I did feel like a zombie but would rather that than suicidal. I came off gradually because of the weight gain and high cholesterol. Had a rash initially and itching all over aswell as a few sleepless nights but 2 months down the line, I'm not doing too bad although I haven't lost a pound in weight even though I have halved my calories. Can't help but wonder if Seroquel has changed my metabolism permanently. F 41 365 days
8/31/2009
 2  Bipolar disorder Very vivid dreams which create tremendous anxiety in the morning. My hair is now falling out at a very rapid rate. The anxiety from going bald is almost debilitating. This drug is scaring me. I want to get off of it. I have very little motivation and thoughts of suicide. I'm extremely depressed. This drug helps you sleep but the side effects are devastating. I've been on it for about a year now. My nightmares are vivid and make the mornings scary. Makes you groggy in the A.M. as well. My doctor wanted me to take 100 mg. three times a day. I couldn't even move at that point I was so sedated. Now, I've tapered to 50 mg. at night, but my hair comes out in clumps every time I comb or wash it. This has increased my anxiety tremendously. I feel like I am falling apart. These doctors have no idea what experiencing these side effects is like. They read what the drug companies print and subscribe accordingly. I am very sorry I started taking this medication. The first night I tried going without it, I didn't get one minute of sleep. Now, I think my body is addicted to it. I do not want to go bald so I'm going to try and go cold turkey here. F 51 365 days
12/9/2004
 1  depression This is a dangerous medication. It is very addictive. I stopped taking it with my doctors consent and developed severe side effects of headaches and nausea. My appetite was beyond anything reasonable. I gained substantial weight, however as soon as one day upon quitting, my appetite was gone. However, I find that I am ADDICTED to it and don't know what to do, because upon quitting it, the side effects from quitting it were far worse then the excessive weight gain. Moreover, as soon as I started back up, my muscle cramps commenced and my arthritis problems, which seemed to disappear when I stopped it, returned almost immediately. I'm damned if I take it and damned in trying to quit it. My doctor tried another medication when he took me off it, but it's addiction properties kicked in and I couldn't get out of bed, having severe headaches and nausea. It should never have been prescribed, but I'm boxed into a corner now and don't know what to do? I know that this medication may indeed work for others, but I would try anything else, before taking it. M 64 365 days
300mg 1X day
1/1/2011
 5  Unipolar Disorder My foot flips like thumper the rabbit on the movie "Bambi" about 30 minutes after I take it. It takes 3 hours to ejaculate. I`m tired, but I don`t give a shit. I feel high as hell and I get the muchies for Life cereal, but atleast I don`t feel like stabbing the neighbor`s dog anymore. Seroquel is an awesome drug! Great job scientists! M 29 420 days
11/10/2006
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 5  schyzofrenia paranoides I have any side effects, I am feeling very well, my mood is fine, I can work as an assistant, I can go to the fittness, I can cook, I have a boyfriend and goog sexual live, I can watch TV, read books. I am not sleeply, I don´t have weight problems. I am verry happy. I take 900mg by day. I am feeling very well. Before that I take Zypprexa, Risperdal, Solian, Sulpiryd, Fluanxol, Haluperidol. But I had side effects and many other problems. I can´t work, cook, excercise, I don´t have ani friends. I was in very bad situation, I staied at the bed all day. F 26 450 days
4/26/2005
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