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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 1  Insomnia My Therapist of 15 years died, We finally found a combo that didn't make me sick or like I was in hell. BP2-GAD-ADHD-Primary insomnia -Boarderline Personality. Took a lot of being a lab rat. From 4 meds including geodon which almost killed me. Celexa,Adderall,Xanax,Ambiem. Don't ask me how all that works together but I was doing art, walking and Happy. Never abused any of them, sadly I have witnessed a few deaths on these controlled very addictive meds. What is so sad is that's all these prescribers consider. I understand that however used correctly I was alive. Now after going off all of it because no doc. Fail by Doctors to look at my history. Long story I've been on everything but Seroquel, suggested replacing Seroquel for sleep no ambien. Trial 10 MG a night I cut these nasty pills in half, 3 weeks into it as I figured I woke up after 20 hours of sleep felt like I was in a coma. Sore joints, legs hurt to walk, severe abdominal problems, black hard stools, when I can because my stomach is so painful I feel horrible. Days go by different things I notice on just that small amount. Now I am certain the peptic ulcer I had @ in. My 20s, is back and perferated, Bleeding. This needs to be dicontinued it will kill you. F 46 1 days
10 mg
5/18/2015
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 1  insomnia Extreme anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations. When I finally went to sleep had horrible nightmares. Will never take this again. F 61 1 days
50 1X day
6/16/2015
 1  Tourettes and ADHD Brain was so wiped out the morning after taking first dose, I couldn't focus enough to read the morning news. Shortly thereafter, body had a horrible tic attack. The rest of the morning, my brain was a complete fog - sat at my desk at work and just stared at the papers in front of me, unable to read or comprehend anything. By far this the WORST medication I have ever taken. It should be removed from the market. M 38 1 days
8/24/2015
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 1  Skitzophraniac High blood sugar that still hasn't gone away, couldn't get out of bed, couldn't talk Almost died! Ugh This is as bass as abilify do not take F 27 1 days
1X day
7/10/2014
 1  Anxiety Woke up and felt like I was on fire. Took it 23 hours ago and I feel so groggy! Will never take it again! F 46 1 days
150
10/9/2014
 4  Bipolar 2 Extreme tiredness! When first taking it, I fell alseep at work, in the train to and from work. It knocked me out in 5 minutes. Am now taking the extended relief and am functional again! It has kept the worst of both spectrums at bay. I did not gain any weight, though the constant craving for sugar is tiring. I had to cut it out all together and just started walking / jogging more. It has given me a saftely raft during some heavy storms. I live in Germany and take the generic versions, and I am satisfied. Note: if you take this, you will have to monitor your eating and take a bit of time to excercise. F 39 1.5 days
200 1X day
6/14/2015
 5  insomnia/mixed state bi-polar It's made it difficult to lose weight, but I don't think it's made me gain any. Memory is definitely affected. Seroquel saved my life - I didn't sleep for 6 years and was on a slippery slope down the bipolar path. On Seroquel, I sleep like a normal person and no longer have the intense anxiety, anger, or depression that characterized my daily life. Also- if I allow less than 8 hours of sleep on Seroquel, I feel drugged out - but that has forced me to take care of myself and actually schedule enough sleep time. F 35 2 days
11/25/2005
 5  bipolar disorder makes me very sleepy, so only taken at night. When taken on empty stomach, I may experience blackout, no memory of how I got to bed the next morning. I am told I do not act abnormal, I just can't remember anything. Have not had much problem with weight gain. Has helped with moods and biploar disorder. F 47 2 days
10/27/2004
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 5  Anxiety I liked it, I have never done hardcore opiates, until I tried Seroquel. It made me nod if I was not moving around. I recommend it for anyone who wants to nod without the itchiness. I do realize it is not an opiate, I guess? M 32 2 days
7/10/2008
 5  Bipolar Wild, vivid dreams, nightmares. Weight gain. After trying just about every other medication for my depression and experiencing either limited relief or horrible side effects, I tried Seroquel and have been very pleased with the results. I cannot comment on the side effects that some mention regarding groginess, etc. as I take pain killers that would mask that symptom/side effect. M 55 2 days
2/19/2008
 5  bi polar, insomniac heavy hangover effect every morning that subsided after about a week. deep needed sleep. racing pulse during day- subsided. sweating- subsided. gained 5lbs in 1 week (6'3" 162lbs to 167lbs, but this was a plus because I've tried for years to gain weight) better appetite, emotionally i was able to think but my feelings were suppressed, which in my case was a bonus given my temper previous to seroquel use. This med allowed me to sleep for 8-12 hours, comapared to the usual 3 or none a night. Also allowed me to stop smoking pot (which no longer does much to me) and drinking vodka in excess. So I did not experience a dumb effect (I was already dumb daily from self medication of high grade pot/vodka)I felt clarity after waking up in the morning (which could talke a couple hours from the seroquel sleep) probably which came from not smoking pot or drinking but it was worth it until my insurance wouldnt pay for it then I had to come off it which was depressing so now they put me on zyprexa which is no good for my insomnia but feels like a party drug tome me unlike seroquel where i only craved it at bedtime. M 32 2 days
7/12/2007
 4  bipolar/insomnia WEIGHT GAIN!!!!! Bloated feeling, blurred vision. Started taking this since I have horrible insomnia. I sleep for at least 12 or more hours! Its hard to get up in the morning and when I do im groggy. Weight gain is minimal but I cant stand looking like im 5 months pregnant due to the bloat and weight. Im scared to come off it due to the insomnia, but Im going to try something else. Im on 100 mgs a night. F 25 2 days
3/21/2008
 4  Depression Weight gain major. I went from 118 to 175. It was easy. I ate the refridgerator. Worked well. Sleep well at first and then not as well after a while although still sleeping better than before. I am now trying to taper off, and it is the pits. The Dr. cut me back by only 50 mg and I am easy to anger, easy to cry, and getting depressed. F 55 2 days
1/21/2007
 4  For Bipolar disorder Triedness, and alittle weight gain. Overall Seroquel isn't a bad drug. Although I am worried about the long term side effects. I have switch my medication from Abilify to Seroquel because I was having tremors from the Abilify. F 24 2 days
6/20/2006
 4  BPD II, depression, insomnia, mood Some restlessness during the night. First night woke up several times and had some trouble getting back to sleep. Second night woke up less times during the night and fell back asleep easier. Did have some night sweats. Was very groggy in the morning after the first night and somewhat out of it. Second night I made sure to sleep longer (10 hrs) and felt much better, less groggy. After half a can of red bull felt great! Did have severe headache on first day. Feel less hungry in general. Some dry mouth, I just drink more water :) Recently diagnosed with Bipolar II w/manic episode and rapid cycling, depression, mood disorder, anxiety. Had insomnia, anxiety, and BPD for years undiagnosed and managed them with other substances. Been on lamictal 100mg for 2 mos, and just started titrating up to 200mg. Right now on 150mg lamictal, flexiril 5 mg and vicodin 5/500mg for back and hip injury in car accident. Since taking seroquel I take flexiril and vicodin only as needed. This drug was prescribed as a sleep aid after being on Ambien 10mg for about 1yr and was no longer effective. Even thought I have taken this drug for only 2 days I feel great! I feel so happy again and feel like my old self, the person my husband fell in love with. I am joking and happy-go-lucky again. I feel much less anxiety, agitation, and irritability throughout the day. I would get so angry and anxious and have serious mood swings that the lamictal alone couldn't control. If prescribed this drug, try it and perhaps keep a journal of your symptoms. It seems this medication is right for only a small population of people w/our problems. So far the benefits outweigh the side effects for me, but i will monitor my feelings and symptoms closely. All I know is I am excited and happy for what may come :) F 25 2 days
25mg 1X day
2/4/2010
 4  Depression Lathargic tired M 40 2 days
25
4/18/2013
 3  Panic Disorder, GAD, Depression The morning after taking: - Very sore throat - Severe night sweats - Croaky cough - Difficulty swallowing - Burning/watering eyes - Chest tightness/wheeziness - Upper body and back stiffness and pain Fairly fast acting as far as having a sedative/anxiolytic effect. Did not have issues when taking this medication at 15 years of age. However, the side effects may be a polypharmacy issue as I am now also on desvenlafaxine 250mg, clonidine 100mcg, modafinil 300mg and orphenadrine. Also have a history of sensitivity to most medications. F 23 2 days
25mg 1X day
4/24/2015
 3  Psychotic disorder Always tired,always hungry which is really good cause I'm a 00 in jeans so I'm happy crave tons of sweets dry mouth hopefully that's it!! F 25 2 days
50mg 1X day
5/28/2010
 3  Depression, insomnia Sleepy and groggy to the point of not being able to function throughout the day. Appetite increased. Loss of memory. I take 150mg of seroquel every night and it does help me sleep, i dont wake up every hour anymore. My anxiety has decreased as well. F 17 2 days
5/2/2006
 3  BiPolar I None for 18 months at 25 mg. Now at 50-100mg major weight gain, less sleep, weird dreams, hair loss, and anger My Doctor lets me take any where from 50mg-100mg depending on my state of mind and how bad I need to sleep. In the last 3 months I have gained 20 pounds and didn't know why because my Topamax is suppose to keep my weight down. I just recently realized it was from my recent increase in my Seroquel. For 18 months i took 12.5 MG or 25MG and had no weight gains, actually had wonderful weight loss. Now I cannot loose weight and I am working out 5 times a week and barely eating. Since I use to be anorexic this is a horrible problem and is completely depressing me. So I am going to the Doctor on Monday. I started taking 25 MG two days ago and I am actually sleeping better than I was on 50-75MG. F 40 2 days
9/28/2005
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