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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR SEROQUEL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 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 | 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 | 5 | Major depressive disorder, insomnia | No side effects at all | Seroquel works wonders for insomnia, and seems to boost the power of my anti-depressant. This drug has made all the difference for me. | F | 26 | 2 years | 11/16/2004 | 5 | Bipolar II | Drowsiness would be the biggest side effect, but if you take all your dose at bedtime, problem solved. For an antipsychotic, its very good side-effects wise. My body accepted it well. | Seroquel helps me sleep, controls anxiety and racing thoughts. Take 150mg at bedtime. So far it has been very efficient. Pretty good drug, really. It didn't zone me out like zyprexa or risperdal did. | M | 26 | 3 years | 11/29/2004 | 5 | F | 26 | 6 weeks | 1/20/2005 | 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 donīt 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 canīt work, cook, excercise, I donīt have ani friends. I was in very bad situation, I staied at the bed all day. | F | 26 | 450 days | 4/26/2005 | 5 | Insomnia | None | I have been taking Seroquel to treat my insomnia for 3 years already nothing else worked. Im 26 years old and I have had insomnia since I was 8 years old. Since I started taking Seroquel my Sleepless nights are over. | F | 26 | 3 years | 1/1/2010 | 4 | Bipolar II, Acute Anxiety, Insomnia | Deep sleep (Yay!), Moods (depression/hypomania) stabilized dramatically, INCREASED Libido, Increased Intensity of Orgasm(s). A little of my Hx: I'm a 26 y/o female, 5'2", 105 lbs. I've been seen/treated by many Psychiatrists and counselors since the age of 16 for Major Depressive Disorder, Acute Anxiety Disorder, and Chronic Insomnia. Over the years, I've taken every Antidepressant available (and combos of them), minus MAOI's - SSRI's all made the anxiety/insomnia worse and reduced my libido to 'nonexistent'; SNRI's worked for a while, then stopped being effective; Tricyclics made me sleep, but WAY too much - 18+ hrs q day; Atypical antidepressants just did NOT work for me. | I finally got tired of "ping-ponging" from depression w/ suicidal ideation to 3-4 day episodes where I'd clean incessantly, not sleep, etc for those 72-96 hrs, and then crash back into the depression. I'm an RN, and several MD's I work with all highly recommended the same psychiatrist who's new to the area. I went into the first appt with a healthy skepticism - no one had ever helped me before, so why would this doctor be any different? WRONG! He was very thorough, thoughtful, and attentive. He Dx'ed me with Bipolar II (NOT Major Depressive Disorder) and agreed with the Acute Anxiety Disorder Dx. He rx'ed Seroquel 25mg HS (at bedtime), increased to 50mg HS week two IF NEEDED and Depakote ER 1000mg (and to continue Klonopin 1mg TID that I've been on since 1999). I've noticed a HUGE difference! I can sleep at night, my moods are stable, I feel better than I can ever remember feeling in my whole life! It's restored my sanity, my life, my marriage, my career, helps me enjoy my family, my 2-yr old daughter... I could go on and on! No weight gain or increased appetite, no hyperglycemia/diabetes, no increased cholesterol/triglycerides, etc. As I've researched Seroquel in the capacity of patient/RN, I've noticed that the VAST majority of patients who've had severe negative side effects from Seroquel are/were put on a grossly HIGH dosage, most not even titrated to that dose to see if a lower dose was adequate. I'm proof that, when given to the correct patient, wit | F | 26 | 3 months | 9/9/2009 | 4 | Post-traumatic stress disorder | Sleepiness at first, rapid heartbeat after night-time dose (200mg) | Seroquel is really helping with the flashbacks and intrusive memories. I take 50mg at 6pm and 200mg at 10-11pm. I sleep for about 12 hours but I don't work so it's not a problem. Hopefully once I've been in psychotherapy for a while I'll be able to taper and stop taking it. | F | 26 | 3 weeks | 2/26/2005 | 4 | Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder | Weight gain, restless legs, hyperhydrosis/ heat intolorance, slurred speech | I have used this drug for 5 years with great results and bad side effects. It does wonders for anxiety and mood stabalization. I have taken as littlt as 300mg a day to 1600mg a day. Side effects definately worsen with higher doses. | F | 26 | 5 years | 3/22/2007 | 4 | Bipolar NOS - psychosis - anxiety | Currently I am on 400mg daily (split doses 3 times a day). No sleepiness, fatigue, or lethargy as others report unless more than 250 mg are taken at 1 time. So far I've noticed that I crave sugary foods, although I do not eat much at all anymore. Actually losing weight (probably because I eat sugar-free candies instead of the sugar I crave). No more roaring in my ears, weird out of body experiences, and my mind doesn't play tricks on me so much. | I actually like this med ALOT. When I feel myself talking way too wicked fast, and very confused in my own head, and hearing/seeing things, I know my next dose is due. Kicks in about 25 minutes later and I feel serene - a rare feeling for me. | F | 26 | 14 days | 3/17/2007 | 4 | depression/sleep | big doses made me have bad muscle spasms for few secs and walking zombie was taking 500mg day | i dont take it anymore 4 deprresion because it screwed me up, i was taking 500mg a day then. just take it 4 sleep now and helps. cant believe its a anticrazy pill | M | 26 | 6 months | 8/22/2007 | 4 | bipolar | extreme sleepiness, hunger, forgetfulness, | I take 125mg at night, would not be able to sleep otherwise. I have a 25mg prn but cannot take it because I will eat uncontrolably. It makes me forget and feel dumb if taken during the day, at night can only handle 100 or 125 mg without being forgetful the next day. | F | 26 | 4 years | 5/10/2007 | 4 | insomnia | very hungry, mild trouble waking up. | i am in the army and currently in iraq. i had been having trouble sleeping until i was prescribed this med 100mg. i think it works great! just make sure to keep very physically active or you will gain some weight | F | 26 | 3 months | 11/21/2008 | 4 | Tourette's Syndrome | Extreme sedation during first week, mild speech impairment | Switched from Risperdal 1mg x 3 daily, titrated to Seroquel 300mg at bedtime, 100mg shortly after waking, then another 100mg in the afternoon. Took two weeks to reduce Tourette's Symptoms. Though Risperdal virtually eliminated all signs, Seroquel isn't quite as effective, though I'm not taking quite the equivalent-- WAY better! Less "Gray Fog" syndrome in my brain, complete return of sexual function (which was really impaired by Risperdal and it's prolactin elevation) | M | 26 | 3 weeks | 6/12/2006 | 4 | Bipolar Type II, racing thoughts | I think the only side effect is the tension I feel at times. | Best one I've been on yet. I actually feel as though I'm in control again and am functioning better than ever. Keeping my fingers crossed! | F | 26 | 8 months | 6/15/2006 | 4 | Bipolar I | on seroquel immediate release : weight gain --My body never let me know I was full and so I'd eat massive amounts of food. dry mouth, after taking it I would be so sedated that I would "wake up" and turn my alarm off, even after I put it on the other side of the room and didn't know I was doing it until after my bf say me. Seroquel ex: on 50mg I get manic on 100mg I cycle low. It takes a good 4-5 hours for it to kick in. If I take it too late i'm screwed the next day cause I will be drowsy until like mid day | I love the immediate release. I slept great, felt fantastic, and didn't really cycle. The only problem was the weight gain. The ex seroquel isn't great. I have to time it perfectly to get a good nights sleep and its still not the deep sleep that I enjoyed before. I've had to play with my dosage because it's had quite a different effect on how I cycle. If I take 100mg then I get depressed, if I take 50mg then I get hardcore manic. I've been taking 50 one day and 100 the next to see if that helps. The only reason why I take this is because I have had any weight gain, I pretty much lost all of my weight, I'm nt hungry like I was before. That makes it worth it | F | 26 | 18 months 50-100 mg 1X day | 7/19/2010 | 4 | Bi-Polar Disorder | Tremendous Weight Gain, Lack of energy | Seroquel has done wonders for my bi-polar disorder, but I have gained 100lbs in 4 years time. I was 150lbs when starting and am now 247lbs. This is a salt-based medicine which leads to the weight gain, love the drug hate the side effects. I basically have to choose between being sick or crazy. For now Im living with the excess weight gain, but unfortunately my body cannot keep taking such a beating. Great drug, but please do not use it for long term purposes you will become hooked and the side effects will take a major toll on your health. | M | 26 | 4 years 300mg 1X day | 4/23/2011 | 3 | possible schitzophrenia | Very pliable and feel way to easy going to stand up for myself or anything. muscle weakness. Trouble concentrating on complex tasks, slurred speach. | I initially wanted it for sleep, so i take it about 5:00pm and it has greatly helped. However, I have very vivid dreams and hope I don't one night dream about something horrible. In other words, it doesn't put me in a deep enough sleep. Feel like i lead a double life in sleep. | M | 26 | 5 days 50MG 1X day | 10/8/2010 | 3 | Cyclothamic Depression & Schizotype | Restless Leg Sydrome (Horrible) - Hunger ALL the time (Weight Gain) - Constipation (Had to use laxatives) - Cannot find words that fit on end of sentences - Tired ALL the time - Sleep until 4pm sometimes - Made me addicted to smoking (Because it makes you crave everything going) | This drug was ok at the start. The lower dose was very sedating and I liked it. But now I take it and I can't relax anymore because it gives me RLS kinda like foot cramps and jiggly feet. Watching a film or reading a book is pointless as my feet just anger me. Sometimes punch my feet it is THAT bad! Wake up with feet in air! Eat so many sugary foods. Start of year I was 9 and a half stone, now I am 11 and a half!!!!! Constipation makes me cry. I sleep until tea time 4pm (as I don't work due to illness). I want to come off this drug, but if I don't take it I can't sleep! It's ruining my life! | F | 26 | 4 months 200MG 1X day | 11/28/2011 |