SEROQUEL Reviews (QUETIAPINE FUMARATE)Average Rating: 2.9 (1512 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare SEROQUEL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR SEROQUEL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | bipolar sideeffect when taking SSRI | Wierd feelings at first like derealization, take at night and get me to sleep at first in 20 min. Now 1-2 hrs. Also had neck and back spasm when tried to increase dose to 150Mg went to emergency room as I couldnt move neck or back Dr. said reaction to seroquel he sees it all the time and gave me 5mg of Diazepam and a shot in butt of benadryl (50mg) told me to go back down to 100mg and take benadryl 50mg a day....spasms are a bad side effect scared I might have a spasm in heart muscle | seroquel works pretty good on mood but sometime you still have mood break throughs | M | 41 | 6 months | 2/4/2009 | 3 | Severe Depression, Rumination, BPD | Weight gain, involuntary muscle twitching, grogginess, feeling tired even after I'd slept 10+ hours, some short-term memory loss, heart palpitations. | I first started taking this drug while in a hospital. I was not satisfied with this drug. If taken in the proper dosage, preferably smaller doses, in can be helpful but I don't think it is wise to take it for prolonged periods of time. I gained a significant amount of weight. For the first few months I took it it was very helpful. It helped with my mood and rumination in conjunction with prozac. I have found that it is overprescribed and that it should only be taken if absolutely necessary to avoid these side effects. I have been completely off of it for about 6 months and found most all my negative symptoms from the drug have disappeared. | F | 18 | 1.5 years | 2/3/2009 | 5 | bipolar | Major over-eating at 400MG 3 years ago. I gained 30 pounds! If I drink any amount of alcohol I have leg twitches at bedtime. | I was over medicated at 400 MG. I'm now on 150MG and it has been wonderful for me. I have lost all of the weight and no longer have cravings. I am not fuzzy during the day and sleep great at night. The leg twitches are very irritating and I have found that alcohol causes this effect with me. I no longer drink. If you are having these type of side effects or other kind, talk to your doc because I think it is a good drug but docs can easily over medicate you. I went off the medicine completely for 6 months and saw how much I benefited from the drug. | F | 36 | 4 years | 2/2/2009 | 3 | bipolar i think | hungry and tired about an hour after taking. some heart burn | i have a history of drug addiction ,,,,been clean close to 5yrs no drugs or alcohol ,,nothing im on 100mg at bedtime seems to be helping ? focus less mood swings not so hyper ??dr wants to add depakote dont know if i should???bad effects scare me just not sure??? | M | 35 | 60 days | 2/2/2009 | 5 | anxiety | very dry mouth(fixed with glass of water near bed), occasional twitching muscles, little bit dreamy(good effect),vivid dreams and they are alway positive(awesome side effect) munchies, be carefull or you will overeat! | Really helped me get sleep at night(12.5mg) and worked through the day with anxiety can make you groggy in the morning, best to have some red bull or coffee, or force yourself to get up and move. Highly recomended to anyone with anxiety, stoped my racing thoughts, and helped me focus on important things! Not to sure how bad it is for me health wise, but positives far outweigh the negative for me. hope this helps someone, dont be too scared of "bad press" if it doesn't suit you, stop it. | M | 30 | 1.5 years | 1/31/2009 | 1 | Insomnia | Extremely tired, but NOT at night after I took the med... it was during the day (which obviously makes sense since I didn't get any sleep), but this medicine would make me groggy and tired, yet I still couldn't fall asleep. Horrible. | It just plain and simple did not work for me. | F | 20 | 2 weeks | 1/31/2009 | 5 | Bipolar | Very sleepy, fuzzy head if I don't go immediately to sleep. On its own it does not help my depression, but in conjunction with a serotonin uptaker it has been a wonder drug for me. | I love this medicine! I take 50mg every night as I'm getting into bed and I fall right asleep. I wake up with the first ring of the alarm and experience no lingering fuzzy head. It has almost completely gotten rid of my mood swings and I feel like one person at peace instead of two halves at war. Now that I can sleep through the night, I can actually get things done during the day, my attention span has increased and I no longer experience regular intervals restlessness or panic. It took a while to figure out the correct dose; I started with 12.5mg then 25 then 50 then 100 then 150 back to 100 then 75 and finally back to 50. This was a mix of my doctor giving me a starter pack and me using a pill cutter to alter the dosage. I would try the dose for 2 weeks and then alter it as I saw fit so it took a few months to perfect the amount. It doesn't take much of this stuff to do the trick; its seriously potent. Seroquel slows down the fastness while it speeds up the slack, and by tha | F | 26 | 3 years | 1/30/2009 | 1 | depression and bipolar | EXTREME weight gain especially in the stomach. High trigylcerides/cholesterol. I loved initially how it got me to sleep and quieted my mind like no other drug out there. However, I did find myself sleepy throughout the day and was difficult to wake unless I got 10 hrs. of sleep. Yes...ten hours. Avoid this like the plague. | Do not take unless it is a last resort...like institutionalization. You WILL get fat and your lab results will show how unhealthy you have become. You will crave carbs even in the middle of the night. I gained 30+ lbs. on this drug. | F | 43 | 5 years | 1/30/2009 | 4 | bipolar II | extreme sleeping within half hour at night taking 300mg. | No weight gain. I must, however, eat upon waking to fend off extreme drowsiness. Grogginess all morning. No longer able to do morning workouts as it is now impossible to feel awake & energized. Husband claims I have improved emotionally. Personally cannot notice much other than more calm and less anxious. This pill feels very strong as it truly knocks me out after taking at night. I wonder if I could wake if the house was on fire?!? | F | 45 | 6 months | 1/29/2009 | 3 | Depression / Anxiety / Panic attack | Dry mouth, very sleepy; hard to keep one eye open, weight gain, munchies... | I'm on 50mg so far and seems to make me think less at night and I sleep good with some good dreams too,it kinda puts everything in slow motion and definately calms the nerves and makes you chilled out, so far I like it but I hear it could contribute to type 2 diabetes so watch what you eat because it does give you the munchies late at night.... | M | 32 | 3.5 weeks | 1/24/2009 | 4 | Depression, Insomnia, BPD, OCD | Weight loss; Crave carbs late pm; muscle spasms in legs after about an hour after taking it; short term memory loss and inability to multi-task like I used to; vivid dreams that mix with reality so I get confused about what I have said to whom; really hard to wake up once taken drug so hopefully no emergency arises; groggy and down in the mornings but not as bad; more headaches/migraines; gassiness; Nasal congestion 90 mins after taking it, so I snore!; low libido and sex is more painful because of the muscle contraction and dryness. Think I am going into early menopause which is unusual in my family. | I thought we were having earth quakes the first few times I woke up after a few hours of taking it, by whole body was trembling. Find I am going through alot of pain killers for the headaches and sore legs etc. It helps me sleep soundly which is a god send, plus I am happier than I have been for the last 40 years. I am also mixing it with Lexapro 10mg (in mornings) | M | 42 | 2 years | 1/23/2009 | 2 | Insomnia | BE CAREFUL WITH THIS DRUG. It is not tested enough -- NOR APPROVED FOR -- Heart palpitations, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, couldn't get up in the morning, nightmares. | At first, I thought this drug was great because it cured my horrible insomnia with Effexor. But then, all those odd side effects and fatigue happened, so I stopped using it. | F | 41 | 7 days | 1/23/2009 | 2 | insomnia | weight gain,dry mouth,morning hangover,trouble falling asleep,having to increase the dose after awhile. | i started the med at 25mg,and slowly inched my way up to 300 mg. I stayed there for a year,finally couldnt take the morning hangovers,soo got it lowered back down to 100mg,but I found that I couldnt sleep without taking atarax along with the seroquel. At 300 mg i had excesive munchies,and dry mouth and eyes. At 100 mg the only thing is that I cant sleep. soo anyone out there thinking of raising the dose to 300 mg or more,DONT!! | F | 29 | 2 years | 1/22/2009 | 5 | Panic Disorder | Extreme sleepiness. | I have been on seroquel for about 3 years now. It helps me fall asleep. If I am having a nighttime panic attack i take a little bit of a higher dose and I am able to sleep through the attack. At first it made me groggy the next day- but after time that side effect passes. i wake up just fine now. My husband says that it makes me "blah" all day- i don't feel that way though. I am happy with seroquel- and people say that it causes weight gain but i have not gained any weight. | F | 29 | 3 years | 1/19/2009 | 2 | bipolar disorder | I feel like my brain has turned to mush. My short term memory is majorly messed up, and I have trouble thinking clearly. I also had some extremely vivid violent dreams and a lot of breast pain. Oh, and menstrual problems. | I have wayyyy too much to say about Seroquel, so I wrote a long review of it on Epinions today: http://www99.epinions.com/review/Seroquel_25mg/content_457985199748 If that link doesn't work, go to www.epinions.com and look under username Sunnyglitter. | F | 26 | 2 months | 1/16/2009 | 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 | 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 | 4 | PTSD/BPD | Dangerously low blood pressure (70/40), severe tachycardia (up to 150 bpm even while lying down). Severe gastrointestinal problems, namely severe constipation, which required additional medications. It basically shut my bowels down. Severe sedation; often overslept and was late for work. Would fall unconscious after taking the drug. Could not be woke up after taking the drug. Slurring of speech, amnesia, blackouts, short term memory loss, fatigue; some weight gain, but I fought this off with a rigid diet and a highly disciplined workout regimen. Some binge eating (which I didn't always remember). Difficulty concentrating. | It was a huge improvement over the crap they had me on. At first it helped me. I was having severe PTSD symptoms and Seroquel knocked me out and helped me sleep, eliminated recurring nightmares, made the anxiety tolerable, and reduced the disassociation; for awhile, Seroquel was a life saver. I was taking up to 450mg. Then, it became a nightmare. The racing heart was terrifying. ANd one night my heart stopped for a couple minutes. No pulse. Then my blood pressure began to crash regularly. My internist told me I had to reduce my Seroquel or it would kill me. Since then (summer 2006) I have been gradually cutting it back. Next, I was diagnosed with tachycardia, after having severe shortness of breath and landing in the ER twice because I could not breath. Now I take a beta blocker to control my heart rate. The cardiologist says there is no medical reason for the tachycardia. The beta blocker has done more for my anxiety and PTSD symptomps (particularly the adrenalin rush, flight or figh | F | 33 | 4 years | 1/14/2009 | 2 | Biupolar, Insomnia, Schizophrenia | Major hair loss, major weight gain, excessive sleep, groggy, short term memory problems | I have been on 600mg of Seroquel for about 4 years. At first it was wonderful, it helped me sleep helped with my mood swings and somewhat with my delusions. After about 6 months on the medicine I started noticing that I was losing and and have now lost atleast halr of my hair, going from very thick hair to very thin. I also sleep for atleast 12 hours a day unless woken up, and when I am woken I feel like crap for the rest of the day. I have gained in excess of 60 lbs asnd my weight fluxuates quite a bit. I would not suggest using in this medicine in high doses. I am currently trying to find someone to change my medication. | F | 26 | 4 years | 1/14/2009 | 5 | Bipolar | Dry Mouth, restless legs at night, vivid dreams, tachycardia, morning grogginess, trouble concentrating in the morning. | I started with 25mg/day, but I am now at 300mg/day. This is my main form of medication, and I am glad that it is. It is wonderful compared to other Bipolar meds because the side effects aren't as bad. Also, this medication helps me to sleep, which helps with managing a potential manic or depressive episode due to a lack of sleep. I have gained some weight, but I no longer have a "huge" appetite as I did when I first started taking this medication. I recently started having tachycardia which lasts for a few hours after taking it, so I will be talking with my doc about this. Overall, this medication has saved my life. | F | 23 | 6 months | 1/11/2009 |