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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR SEROQUEL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | temper control and sleep | weight gain,strange dreams,drowsiness hangover and bad withdrawal | I also take 60mg of Cymbalta daily. I was taking 12.5 mg of serequel to sleep at night and keep me more calm the next day but recently increased to 25mg. I was using as a sleeping pill during the work week so I could go to sleep at 8pm. This past weekend I didn't take any because I can go to bed and wake up at normal times. However, on Sat. I had a headache all day and today I woke up with frightening dizziness. I am going to taper off and come off completely because of what I've read on this site. I cannot believe the range of dosage going on. | F | 49 | 1.5 months | 4/13/2008 | 1 | as an adjunct for major depression | Since I was also taking other meds it is difficult to determine the effects from seroquel alone. I think this drug is over prescribed in treating depression and insomnia. | When I first starting taking seroquel it was at 50mg, it was sedating and while it may have helped with depression it made me feel mentally fuzzy. The drug was titrated up to 150mg from 50 to 100, 125 then 150. At 150mg it seemed to cause some insomnia but it is difficult to know for sure. I have been titrating down 25 mg every 4-5 days and have not experienced any withdrawal symptoms. I have only been taking the drug for about 1.5 months. I don't like this drug because of the potential side effects shakiness (which I do experience), diabetes, tardive dyskinesia, and others.I also experienced a few nights where I would awaken with cold sweats. If you are stopping the drug and have been taking it for a long time make sure you discuss a tapering plan with your doctor. Even if you have been taking it for a short time you should discuss your withdrawal plan with your doc. My doc knew of my dislike of this drug and gave me several options but it was his opinion that this drug would get | M | 50 | 1.5 months | 1/16/2009 | 1 | Insomnia | Tingling in hands and arms. Not enough to really bother me. Weight gain. | My doctor gave it to me for insomnia. I have taken 225gms with Ambien and still can't go to sleep. It may knock everyone else out, but it does nothing for me. | M | 55 | 1.5 months | 1/19/2007 | 1 | Schizo Affective | After being off of ANY medication for a solid 4 years I decided there must be a medication that works and doesn't kill me with side effects. My Psychiatrist insisted I try Seroquel. I started with 100mg and I slept amazingly! Then he bumped me up to 200mg and I am a complete ZOMBIE! I just woke up from sleeping a solid 14 hours had 2 energy drinks and I am tired a mere 4 hours later! I have had a solid headache for the past 3 days and I have NO appetite at all. I practically have to force myself to eat and only being on it for a month and a half I have LOST 10 pounds. I don't see my psychiatrist for 2 months but I am going to ween myself off this stuff. I can't deal with sleeping for 14 hours and STILL being tired, the constant headaches, no appetite, no sexual appetite, I am nothing basically. The dreams I have on this stuff are horrible. It's like I am back to all the places I've been in my past and there's no way to wake up. My partner has repeatedly tried to wake me up, and he says | Avoid it at all costs. If your psychiatrist tells you to try it look up all the side effects and know what you are getting yourself in to! If you smoke be prepared to smoke 2-3 packs while you are awake... It has made me crave nicotine like nothing else. | M | 21 | 1.5 months | 6/27/2009 | 5 | cyclthymia, ptsd, borderling | Dry mouth, calming, no weight gain | PLEASE WHEN YOU POST FOR THIS DRUG OR ANY OTHER DRUG INCLUDE THE DOSAGE, HOW LONG YOU HAVE BEEN USING THIS DOSAGE, ANY OTHER DRUGS WHICH MIGHT INTERACT AND GIVE IT ONE MONTH BEFORE CALLING IT OR ANY OTHER DRUG "THE DRUG FROM HELL, SATAN, ETC". Also it might help to list other drugs you have tried. There are people like me who have found Seroquel to be an answer to a prayer and after many years of suffering, battling demons and thoughts of suicide Seroquel has helped us. I started at 12.5 for 2 weeks, 50 mg. for two weeks, and now have found the perfect dose of 100mg. at bedtime and I sleep like a baby. Thank you. | F | 55 | 2 months | 10/19/2009 | 5 | Anxiety, Mood Stabilizer | Minor weight gain. I already have dry mouth and constipation from other medications I take (Welbutrin, Lamictal) and have not noticed any change. | I am currently taking 100 mg but will continue to increase the dose until I get the benefits that come when I drink grapefruit juice in combination with this medication. After 32 oz of grapefruit juice taken over 48 hours, I am so happy and full of energy. I will risk the side effects in order to be the person I've always known was underneath the dark cloud I have lived under all my life. I hope I don't have to increase the dose too much before I get the same effect that I do with the grapefruit juice (which is listed as potentially dangerous to drink while on this medication.) | F | 54 | 2 months | 8/8/2008 | 5 | paranoia | dry and tight sinuses with headaches | well so far I am not complaining. It has helped me . I fall asleep fast but do to my pain I have had for 20 years I awake often but I feel better than taking some potent pain meds.before, but never again. This has helped me have a life compared to being the zombie I was. | F | 64 | 2 months 50 MG 1X day | 2/15/2015 | 5 | Anxiety & Insomnia | Food cravings (manageable!) and initial morning grogginess. | I've found Seroquel to be the best drug so far to treat my anxiety and insomnia. I've tried 10+ antidepressants and have not been able to tolerate their side effects. I've also been able to stop benzos since commencing Seroquel and very rarely have the urge to have a Valium, and I somehow manage to beat the urge! Apart from food cravings on Seroquel (manageable!) and some initial morning grogginess, there's nothing much else to report. I'm very happy with the results! | M | 33 | 2 months 100 MG 1X day | 10/17/2018 | 5 | GAD, intrusive thoughts | Seroquel saved my life almost immediately after taking my first pill! I had got weed induced anxiety resulting in GAD. So prior to that I never was on medication. I feel 100% healed and my amazing life is back! I hope I can get off it asap so I can go back to drinking my margaritas hehe | F | 29 | 2 months 25 1X day | 5/18/2021 | 5 | CPTSD | So far I love it. I used to cry every single day from trauma and now I don't. I feel like this pill dries my eyes. Yes it is emotionally blunting but this is what I need. I feel things too deeply. I needed a break from being sad. So far I am pleased . | F | 32 | 2 months 25 1X day | 8/25/2023 | 5 | IBS Induced Insomnia/anxiety | Slight nausea first week. Otherwise no notable side effects except for the desired sleep aid effect | Perscribed for an off label use. Helped a great deal. Slept well after 1 st dose. Took qbout 4 days to achieve a full 8 ot more hours sleep. Anxiety eased up also | M | 51 | 2 months | 11/6/2004 | 5 | prednisone induced psychosis | makes my head hurt and within half an hour I'm asleep | Placed on Seroquel after a BAD reaction to prednisone took about 5 days to start feeling better. Have been on it for 2 months and will soon begin to taper off | M | 38 | 2 months | 10/26/2004 | 5 | bipolar mania | weight gain, constipation, some hair loss, increased libido | Thanks to Seroquel I can sleep again like a normal person, which in itself prevents any mania sympstoms from escalating into psychosis. It gives me the munchies after 1-2 hours of taking it so I have gained some weight, however it is something that can be controlled with exercise and a diet free from junk food; the same applies to the constipation. I think the 'munchies' are worse with higher doses so it is important for the doctor to give the lowest effective dose. I am taking 75mg before bedtime and I am happy. I can still think clearly and I am not as irritable as before. For people experiencing severe side effects I believe that lowering the dosage can help. | F | 27 | 2 months | 1/14/2009 | 5 | bi-polar 1, anxiety syndrome | First night I took 300 mg, fell into bed, and slept 24 hours. Subsequent evenings I noticed slurred speech, twitchy leg muscles, extreme dry mouth, raised heart rate, and drowsiness. During the day I became anxious easily and would sweat a lot. I began craving sweets like mad and have gained about 15 pounds in the past 2 months. My dose has been increased gradually to 450mg total. I sleep well at night, am alert and productive during the day, and much calmer than I was the first couple of weeks. | My psychiatrist explained that the sedating effect of Seroquel is higher at the lower doses. For example, a 50 mg dose will make a person much sleepier than a 300 mg dose. All the side effects have been worth it for me. I urge people to hang in there for at least a couple of weeks before making a decision about this drug. | F | 52 | 2 months | 5/26/2007 | 5 | Schizophrenia | drowsiness at first but subsided after time. | I take 600mg at night because I need it to sleep. I was taking 400mg in the pm and 200mg in the am but I was too drowsy at work. So now I take it all at around 6:00pm and have a good nights sleep and wake up refreshed. It has managed my symptoms pretty well...at least better than all the other ap's I have tried. | F | 33 | 2 months | 11/14/2005 | 5 | sleep aid | after about 3 weeks of use I developed a higher level of anger and hostility towards everyone around me,same thing happened with zoloft. | after an entire 38 years of my life trying to actually be able to sleep like a normal person is able to , this is the first drug that actually works. After my doctor gave it to me I was terrified to take it as I dont have schitzo. Finally after sleeping about 10 hours a week I tried it. ITS A MIRACLE only 25-50 mg. puts me out like nothing iv ever tried. everyday use makes me crabby as hell though so Im using it 2 or 3 times a week and Im now fully rested and happy. | M | 38 | 2 months | 5/21/2006 | 5 | augmenting an SSRI (OCD) | Experienced a whole-body slight burning/buzzing sensation upon taking first dose. Felt unpleasantly forced into sleep, and woke up at 4am in an oddly subdued panic-- as though my brain had split and one side was freaking while the other was too groggy to care. Currently: slight involuntary muscle movements before sleep. | I take 20mg Celexa in the morning and 12.5 mg Seroquel before bed. Seroquel helps enormously with Celexa-induced insomnia, and allows me to keep normal hours. I no longer wake up fearing consciousness: instead I'm clear-headed, calm and functional. Five stars! | F | 25 | 2 months | 8/12/2006 | 5 | sleep | You must be able to have the time for at least 7 hours of good solid sleep. | 25 mg. is best for me at 5'6 | F | 47 | 2 months | 8/9/2005 | 5 | Bipolar 1 w/anxiety, BPD | Dry mouth, slight weight gain, some brain fog | This med works well for me. Keeps my mood even, and is definitely worth the side effects. I used to dissociate and become "my evil twin" - she has cost me a job and countless relationships. It is a horrible feeling to know you can't trust yourself. But - things are much better now since my last hospitalation (where I was put on it). Sometimes you have to choose the lesser of two evils. It's different for everyone..I just happen to find it helpful at this time in my up and down kind of life. Hang in there… | F | 44 | 2 months 800 1X day | 7/15/2012 | 5 | paranoia, schizoaffective disorder | Paranoia is still there, but don't get as anxious over it. Best sleeps I've ever had. Weird dreams, though, vivid. Slowly reducing my Stelazine w/o any effects so far. Irritable as heck in the morning. | I usually take 100 mg. before bed, then if I get anxious during the day I take 25 or 50 mg. Able to stop drinking & other habits quite easily. The morning grogginess wears off after a couple of weeks. | F | 55 | 2 months 150 mg. 1X day | 7/21/2011 |