Seroquel Questions (Page 2)

I heard my doctor say you can get diabetes, from taking seroquel. Is this right, who out there did?

My doctor also said weight gain also. I know about that one.But does any body know someone who have gotten diabetes, from taking this medicine.Is the status of catching diabetes from this medication high. I used to take geodon, but that medication made me feel like a zombie.I also was taking... read more

How long did it take for Seroquel to kick in? Aside for the sleeping effect, which I appreciate?

I've been on Quetiapine Fumarate for almost 2 weeks. I started at 25mg at bedtime and then went up to 50mg at bedtime. This Friday night will mark 2 weeks. I've been diagnosed with Cyclothymia, a slight case of Borderline, and ADHD. I'm also going through a breakup, so I'm in a... read more

Gaining weight very quickly after stopping Cymbalta?

I recently quit taking Cymbalta about a month ago and am just now getting over the horrible withdrawals. I am a 19 year old female and have been taking this drug since I was 17 along with Seroquel which I stopped about 2 months ago. Since stopping I have gained 20 pounds in a month. I have not had... read more

Does anyone know if seroquel decreases sex drive?

I am up to 200mg of seroquel XR & my partner & I have both noticed that my sex drive is not like it use to be. I use to want it all the time & couldn't keep my hands off him. Now I could care less about sex. I know when I go back to the DR she is going to up it to 300mg & if... read more

What can I take to sleep and not dream, I have been of meds after meds nothing is working?

on meds for bipolar and not even seroquel will make me sleep

I am taking Seroquel and having dreams every night. Some are scary and some are OK regular.

I don't remember dreaming like this before. Is it my bipolar or the medication?

Any differences between seroquel vs quetiapine?

I have been on seroquel for 16 yrs for bipolar. Now that there is a generic, my insurance wont pay for seroquel. Has anyone noticed a difference since they switched to the generic?

Does Seroquel make you test positive for benzos on a drug test?

How do I stop taking 25mg. of Seroquel at night?

My doctor wants me to stop and says that I can just stop as it is the lowest dose. I wondered if there would be any effects from stopping suddenly. Thanks.

Do most people taking Seroquel gain weight?

I was taking Seroquel last year for about 6 weeks for sleep. It worked really well for me, but I ended up gaining weight so I discontinued it. I am still having problems with sleep, so my dr prescribed Saphris, which I don't really like so far. I was thinking of going back to Seroquel. Do most... read more

Is quetiapine causing my over-vivid exhausting dreams???

Hi everyone, im new to this forum but i am desperate for some answers, or any help advice you can give please. I am diagnosed with BPD and major depression & have been on quetiapine for about 10 years (also on 375mg venlafaxine) Over the past year i have been slowly reducing my dose from 100mg... read more

Seroquel XR - If you stop taking this medication, how long does it take to get out of your system?

Started taking this medicene, and it is completely messing me up! I want it out of my body, and want to know how long it will take to be gone completely!

Bipolar Disorder - Please help!! I was on seroquel for 15 months for bipolar; I stopped this and?

... have been on Geodon for my bipolar for 3 months (since October/09) I thought something must have happened to my metabolism due to drug as I gained 70 lbs. I am also on Levothyroxine for my thyroid even tho my tests indicate levels are normal; I was weighed today at over 200 lbs; 24 lbs heavier... read more

How much Seroquel should I take for sleep?

Met with a psychologist this morning. Turned out that I have definitely been reacting to the Ambien. He said it could take my body a few days to a few weeks to get over the withdrawal symptoms of the Ambien because of my medical history. I am off of that & since the Rozerem has not been... read more

Alternative to seroquel for anxiety and sleep problems?

i currently take 75mg of seroquel before bedtime for sleep problems and anxiety. I will be switching due to no coverage for seroquel. What is a logical alternative for me for the treatment of severe anxiety and problems sleeping?