SEROQUEL Reviews (QUETIAPINE FUMARATE)

Average Rating: 2.9 (1505 Ratings)

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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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 2  Bipolar disorder Very sleepy, and "out-of-it", and it did not really help my condition. Now, about 1 1/2 years later, I have learned I have a pituitary tumor (hopefully benign though not yet determined) that is causing excessive prolactin in my blood, and stopping my periods. Is it related to the Seroquel, which I stopped taking in 2/07? Don't know but it is suspect. F 17 500 days
11/6/2008
 5  BP1, Depression, insomnia I take 400 at night to start off. i've only been on it a week or so. just drowsiness in the morning a bit, but easy to deal with if i get 7-8 hrs sleep. i would like to know about dieting and seroquel. i take Wellbutrin XL450, lamictal 300 and now seroquel 400. i read another post from someone who said a diet pill program was working, and i'm just wondering if any one else has input? please email me. F 25 1 weeks
9/6/2006
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 4  Anxiety; Panic Attacks; Depression drowsiness a couple of hours after injestion. 25 mg for 1 week so far....helps a lot with sleep and I awaken without that sluggish feeling + I don't oversleep. F 42 1 weeks
7/21/2005
 3  Sleep Drowsiness, emotionless, not caring about anything, anger/agitation. At first I started at 100 mg at night, but couldnt wake up in the morning for work. Then went to 50mg, still had trouble waking up. Now am taking 25 mg, and am ok with getting up, however, I am very stolid and emotionless throughout the day. I don't care about much and at night before I take my dose, I feel really pissed off...? The anger/agitation I feel is annoying, but I hope that it will wear off, as I have only been taking it a week or so. M 26 1 weeks
6/8/2005
 3  bipolar 2 At first, I had unexpected rushes of dizziness and I couldn't stay balanced. I wouldn't be able to move my head much at all, otherwise I would get a headache. I will continue to take it until my doctor and I decide if I need to stop. The side effects from first taking it are slowly going away, and I am pleased with the medication so far. F 21 1 weeks
9/12/2007
 3  Insomnia High as a kite felt like I was in lala land, couldn't for the life of me get out of bed and stayed in there for 48 hours. Short term memory loss where I'd forget what I was doing or what I had did. I'd stand there at times and stare in to space for a while for the life of me I didn't know what I was doing. Hangover felt like I'd been drinking copious amounts of alcohol and with that came nausea. Becoming a bit to slow in my movements like when I was driving. I refuse to take this drug,fortunately the drug I'm taking hasn't given me insomnia again, yet. I already have some side effects from other drugs I'm taking and don't need anymore. I was wondering how I'm going to function in a job, the medication I'm taking now isn't that great for long term memory and to make things worse seroquel is bad for my short term memory. I was saying to myself that I'd get fired in the state I was in. Took 1 50 mg tablet first then went down to 25 mg because I felt like I was high on drugs, nice feeling but I can't live like that forever and 25 mg didn't put me to sleep. Not going back on it either going to tell the doctor that when I see her, there's got to be a better option. F 33 1 weeks
50mg 1X day
3/12/2010
 3  Bipolar disorder Constant headaches. It is awesome at making one sleepy M 39 1 weeks
4/22/2009
 2  bipolar II, OCD, insomnia This drug is a tranquilizer. My friend later told me it is known as a zombie drug--I definitely felt "drugged." Yes, it was great to exchange racing thoughts that kept me from falling asleep for blacking out into a stupor, but not for 20 hours straight! I would sleep that long, and I have kids to take care of and work to do. The doctor said the side effects get better at larger doses! So when I took 25 mg I increased to 50 mg but things only got worse. This is the most sedating drug I have ever encountered. I know one is supposed to commit to it for a longer period to let the body acclimate, but the sacrifice in functioning was just too great. I felt terrible. F 35 1 weeks
8/23/2008
 2  Anxiety/depression Dry mouth (not a big deal), Zombification (not a huge deal), Anger/rage/ lashing out (very big deal) This medication put me in a very dangerous state of mind though not at its peak in my blood, rather in the morning after having taken it multiple times through the prior day. I assess my rage side effect as being some type of withdrawal from Seroquel as opposed to a direct effect of the drug. This happened only this morning and I have yet to speak with my DR. Fortunately, I am writing this from home and not from a prison cell. I would recommend people pay close attention to their moods and self control while getting used to this medication. M 40 1 weeks
10/11/2005
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 2  Bipolar II Hypertension, racing heart, dizziness, inability to stand-up, weight gain This medicine was not meant for me. It is trial and error when it comes to finding the right medication. With the several different medicines in this class, Geodon has proven most effective for me. M 21 1 weeks
10/19/2006
 1  anxiety This has to be the worst drug I have ever taken.After the 1st dose,major panic attacks hit ,one after the other.I felt like I was about to jump out of my skin.Could not calm down major shakiness and fear so disabling I was in fear for my life.I will never take this drug ever again,and would advise anyone else not to take it.Couldn't eat for a week,stomach upset,and so much fear its indescribable.Never taken an acid trip but my reaction to this med could not have been worse than a bad trip.Extremely scary. I dont see how this drug does anyone any good,it has been the worst med experience of my life,please dont take this drug,to make someone feel like this,it cannot be good for you.Several times I felt almost on the verge of a seizure or as if something was going to explode,either my brain or my heart.I highly recommend not taking this drug. F 33 1 weeks
6/18/2006
 1  Severe depression I quit taking this over a month ago. I still have involuntary movements, jerking, memory loss, lightheadness. I cannot pour a drink into a cup without making a mess. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE TAKING THIS. WORST THING I HAVE EVER TAKEN F 34 1 weeks
4/17/2006
 1  Bipolar 1 Had a horrible paranoid/suicidal reaction to this med within just a few days. Will never take it again. F 29 1 weeks
25 mg 1X day
11/9/2011
 1  Bi-polar II DON'T TAKE!!! Anger, agitation, 2-3 hour crying spells like I've never had before. You will turn into someone else. Not cool. Seroquel made me psychotic (ironically), and that's on the lowest dose! Please hear me out as I have a MA in Psych. and I am like you, off the bell-curve with supposed "Bipolar II". I've given this drug 3 chances the last 6 mo., & have not been able to take it. After drowsiness wears off, agitated in bed, angry, have 2-3 hour crying spells, and this last time at 3:30 a.m., had to get out of bed and hit my pillow against the wall because of anger and agitation. This is not like me!! My Bi-polar symptoms are quite different than this. I have never done this before and it happens when I take seroquel. People, please be careful! Be yourselves without taking drugs. Just because we don't conform to the norm in society doesn't mean we are not healthy or that we need fixed. There are no medical tests to prove "mental disorder". Be your creative unique selves w/out thinking you need to be a 9-5 M-F person. I'm done with pcyhiatric meds. Interesting how anti-depressant F 33 1 weeks
2/5/2008
 1  Anxiety Increased sleep, daytime drowsiness, difficulty driving. The most common side effect for me that I noticed was sedation. My doctor recommended me to take this along with prozac. I am on 100mg of Seroquel for anxiety. Its way to much. I don't enjoy life anymore, sleep way to much and am feeling hungry(eating more) during the day when I'm actually trying to lose weight. This is NOT a good medication if you are trying to LOSE weight. I would not recommend this medication if you are trying to lose weight. There are others out there. I've been on nearly all SSRI's, SNRI's, and Benzos. Sweroquel is not the drug of choice if your looking for something to help with anxiety/depression. I feel more paranoid on this medication also. Dont start it if you dont have to!!! Educate yourself. M 27 1 weeks
3/11/2008
 1  Anxiety and insomnia, postpartum Horrible. I had absolutely no feelings at all. I felt stoned all day and it was very hard to function. I was confused and didn't recognize my own life. I have a 3 months old baby and a 3 year old to care for, so I was down right scared. My doctor told me to keep taking it despite my concerns. The last straw was when I took it too early in the evening (8:00) and was nursing my baby to sleep, and I basically hallucinated. I didn't recognize my own house. I hated this stuff. I took it for a week and it was the worst week of my life. I have been off of it for two days and slept on my own fine. F 36 1 weeks
25 mgs 1X day
12/29/2014
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 5  Bipolar Excessive sleeping. Nasal congestion 90 mins after taking it. Some carbohydrate cravings but they are manageable compared to some other meds. The ONLY thing that has worked for my bipolar. Within 2 days (and at only 100mg heading up to 400mg) I was taken out of a horrible mixed state. I feel like my old self, although admittedly a bit sleepier & dopier. The tradeoff is so worth it. I didn't feel safe before. I'm hoping that the side effects will go away with time as most people find. F 37 2 weeks
11/25/2008
 5  prenisone anxiety drowsiness and vivid nightmares when on 25mg.when on one tab. twice a day. very effective as it calmed the anger associated with taking a high dose of prednisone for multiple sclerosis.i would not take this any longer than 2 weeks because the nightmares are very annoying.this is just to be used for 30 days maximum in my situation.as the prednisone is tapered off,the need for seroquel decreases M 58 2 weeks
5/7/2005
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 5  Insomnia Had to stop taking it when hubby works. I don't wake up when the baby cries. I sleep right through everything. Fire Engines and police outside apartment building one night and I NEVER heard them. F 27 2 weeks
1/1/2005
 5  Sleep problems, mood swings At first, experienced agitation and very zombie-like throughout the day. Was also hard to wake up for work. Now I don't really get any side effects at all. I LOVE this medication, it is the best Ive ever taken. My moods have stabilized and I am very positive and upbeat all day long. I sleep very very well and have hardly any side effects. all side effects went away after taking it for a week or so. I recommend it! M 26 2 weeks
6/14/2005

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