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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Insomnia: I completely support the first review. I have had insomnia for many years and tried everything from herbs to drugs. And only this could help and provide a good rest during the night. I have already taken this medication for over 5 years, about 25mg not more. It is enough to get 8 hours with no dreams sleep !
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: This medicine worked wonders with me, however it caused me to gain so much weight that my doctor took me off of it.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: I've only been on Seroquel XR for 5 days, so it's hard to tell long term side effects. It definitely makes me calmer and allows me to handle difficult or stressful situations more appropriately (not crying at the drop of a hat or feeling extreme anxiety). I am only on 50 mg at bedtime, but I'm not completely 100% so hoping to increase that dose a bit when I see my doc next. I do get headaches and have lost my appetite (still haven't lost any weight though). I am hoping for the best!
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Diagnosed with GAD and OCD, more so the mental aspect (the obsessions). On clonazepam, Zoloft 200mg and Seroquel XR 50mg a few hours before bed. I have to say that it feels great and helps me fall asleep, but I still have some anxiety driven dreams. The hours before sleep are wonderful, it really takes you down a level or two. I just wish it lasted 24 hours.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Depression: It seems to be very helpful for my depression, anxiety, adult ADD and overall mood. Seroquel XR also seems to have no noticeable side effects and I sleep great. I've been taking 2 of the 300mg, in the evening, now for 2 months.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Insomnia: I have suffered insomnia for many years and have tried numerous drugs on this list. Most of which failed to provide any relief. After just one dose of Seroquel XR, I slept a full 8 hours, and even took a nap during the day. My mood has changed, and I feel so much healthier now that I am able to get good, sound, NORMAL sleep. Two thumbs up for Seroquel XR. I highly recommend you discuss this drug with your physician if you are having CHRONIC trouble sleeping, NOT casual sleeping problems. It has changed my life. I hope this helps some other insomniacs out there who have been suffering for years, the way I had been. BEST OF LUCK to all of you.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: Love this medication. I take it with two other mood stabilizers, an antidepressant, and another when required antipsychotic. This works wonders. I do not get tired on it and I typically take 600mg, I have gone up to 1000mg before when needed. Definitely chills me out. I do not get akathisia on this one, like I do all the other antipsychotics. Overall just wonderful. If you have had issues with akathisia before on other medicines, this would be the one to try.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: I have heard all kinds of bad things about Seroquel but to me this medicine has saved my life. I was diagnosed with cyclothymia with racing thoughts and extreme hypo-manic phases followed by intense depression. Not to mention I would get so paranoid sometimes that I couldn't leave the house. I had tried everything including lithium but then I went to a new doctor. She said I could try Seroquel XR but I probably wouldn't like feeling sedated. I said sedated? fine! The funny thing is that I have had more energy but it is calm positive energy. I made a huge turn around and life is back on track. I thought I had ADHD as well but now I have great concentration, no anxiety, and can sit still for hours. I highly recommend if your symptoms sound like mine.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: Great medication for agitation and sleep when taken in the evening. There is a bit of a hangover period for a couple of hours but that is acceptable to me for a full nights sleep. Much better than regular Seroquel which you better be near a bed soon after taking it. Seroquel XR is much smoother and gives me a chance to adjust to the sedation as I get ready for bed.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: I think this is one of the best medication's out there at this time. It has really changed me 100%. I have bipolar and I can't tell you how happy I am. I have also been on regular Seroquel and there is no comparison XR for me works far better than the regular.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: This medication is very effective in relieving post traumatic stress disorder but has side effects like high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lack of bladder control.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: Seroquel did not work for me; I went up to 400 mg and felt like a zombie. Now, I've taken Seroquel XR 300 for 1 1/2 years. I've seen my anxiety level go to 'normal'. But, it is necessary for me to plan the time I take the medication to avoid slurred speech in the morning; it needs to be in my system at least 11 hours it seems. Constipation is severe enough to take laxatives everyday. My husband has to keep reminding me the positives outweigh the side effects by far. Then I stop and think and know that is true.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: Have been on Lexapro and Xanax for a year and a half but still had problems with feeling angry, irritated and on edge all the time. This works great. My kids don't have to walk on eggshells anymore.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: I just started taking Seroquel XR a week ago after a bad experience with Geodon. So far, so good. I feel more "laid back" on Seroquel and it helps me sleep which is good for me because I have bad insomnia. I'm only taking 150mg now, but notice no ill effects. Time will tell if I need to take more.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Depression: I was put on this medicine very aggressively (200mg, quickly upped to 400mg) after a suicide attempt. As an antidepressant it is more effective than the first line medications like citalopram. And will help with sleep and a lack of hunger. However I absolutely hate the side effects.
It is often said that antipsychotics "steal your soul" or act like a "mental prison". I would have to agree. To begin with this was fine, with severe depression I was happy to take any way out. However after about 6 months of this I decided enough was enough.
Now I'm off it my personality is back.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: Worked for mood stabilization but side effects were not acceptable. There were vivid and sometimes nightmares, also weight gain.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: I like this medicine. Even the side effects are manageable. I get loopy on them, but that is better than the screaming drama queen I once was. I take 600 mg and have a psychiatrist and a councellor, who that helps me through situations that I used to rage through. Also, I'm a rapid-cycling BiPolar II so I think it's wonderful just to be able to be somewhat normal.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Depression: My 16 year old daughter has been in and out of the hospital for a year and 8 months with alot of ups and downs. She was given Seroquel xr and she is like a new person. She has gained weight from it and wanted to be taken off of it, but as the doctor started taking her off of it she did not like what was happening to her and said I would rather gain weight and be stable then skinny and angry and sad all the time.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Depression: For years I suffered from severe depression, doctors must have tried every different medicine of this nature in hopes to help me, however it wasn't until I was given seroquel that I began to feel better, and sleep like a baby. At first I would sleep 12 to 14 hours after taking the medicine, then I began to get used to it. I haven't had a bout of depression in 3 years. I can sleep again but now around 8 hours a night. I can honestly say I love this pill. Even with the side effects of hunger it's totally worth it.
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Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Depression: Everyday I was very depressed or very angery for no apparant reason. It felt like my brain was all tangled and it was really hurting me, and had been for years. So I talked with my doctor, and she put me on 200mg seroquel. Since then I can think clearly and feel happy, I love it. You start at 25mg and work up to higher doses. Watch out though, if you try to start at 200mg it can knock you out for 24hrs, or at least it knocked me out.
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