User Reviews for Seroquel XR

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 !

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.

Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: I feel like this medication has saved my life. At the beginning of 2010, I had a mental breakdown. I was suffering from crying spells for no apparent reason and just did not want to live. I felt like I was watching someone go through the motions of my life and my true self was suffering and hurting. I made an emercency appointment with my psychiatrist. He started me at 50mg on day one, 100mg on day two, 150mg day three, 200mg day four and 300mg as maintenance. I used to have passive suicidal thoughts all the time and can now say that I don't. I've suffered from this condition for 12 years (Depersonalization Disorder). I've not known what it is like to not have depression until now. I feel like I owe my life to Seroquel XR.

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.

Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: At 41, I simply couldn't take the depression, the mania, the ADD or the severe anxiety attacks anymore. I finally went to the doctor and she put me on Seroquel XR starting at 50mg for 4 days, then 100mg for 4 days and now the maintenance dosage of 150mgs. It has honestly changed my life and saved my marriage. My brain seems to function normally now. My nearly constant suicide thoughts are gone and I can concentrate on tasks for more than 15 seconds at a time. I would rather have a healthy appetite than feeling nauseous so that side effect only boosts my moods. The only thing I don't like is my dreams are VIVID but not in a nightmare sort of way. I've begun dreaming in color which is also new. I can certainly live with that...

Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Causes a little tiredness, but completely eliminates anxiety and provides an excellent night's sleep. 50mg at night.

Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: This medicine will make you fat and happy.

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.

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.

Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: I was diagnosed Bipolar 1 with psychotic features 3 years ago, but always dealt with grandiose thinking, mild delusions, a good deal of depression. After self medicating for two years I had a mental melt down and after spending 2 months cooped up in my apartment, anorexic, dying; I decided it was time to see a psychiatrist. The medications I was prescribed ranged from mood stabilizers to antipsychotics, benzo's, sleeping pills, many I was allergic to like Depakote and Trileptal. Anyway at first I tried the regular Seroquel but gained 40lbs in one month and slept 14 hours a day. Switched to Seroquel XR, not as tired, lost 20bs, appetite/ mental noise decreased, panic relief, strong sleep aide, life manageable, they are expensive. HIGHLY recommend.

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.

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.

Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Depression: It helps. Will make you feel better about yourself.

Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: Seroquel XR has been a blessing for me. I currently take 600 mg at night. I have suffered from terrible insomnia but with this medicine. I actually get some sleep at night. As far as anxiety goes, it works wonders for me. It totally wiped out my anxiety and I was able to get off of Lithium. In my opinion, it works wonderful for mania, but I wish it helped a little more with my depression. I take 10mg of Prozac to boost that. I did gain some weight but the benefits outweigh this problem. Overall, I think it is a wonderful medicine. I would recommend it highly.

Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: I was on Seroqyel for two years and loved it except at the beginning was very sleepy but went away after a few weeks. Very shaky but rather than that was wonderful. I am drug free and loving it today though, easy to go off it too.

Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Depression: I recently started Seroquel 50 MG for the first couple days and then up to 150 MG. This medication works great! It creates anxiolytic effects similar to Klonopin and relieves all my anxiety. I sleep well to. This medicine really knocks you out and makes you very sedated. Take at night. I can actually function thanks to this medication and it works excellently for paranoia, anxiety and depression also found it to work greatly for sleep. I was previously on Abilify which was very activating and gave me a lot of anxiety and I couldn't sleep more than 1-2 hours. On Seroquel I sleep a full 8 hours and I wake up refreshed and ready for the day. It controls my anxiety and works wonders. Side effects are: No sex drive and drowsiness.

Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Schizophrenia: Works well - sedating though.

Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder: I found that it made me very tired and was not very useful.

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.

Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Depression: Seroquel XR has changed my life. I feel I am present again in my world. Before taking this medication I had very little hope that I would ever feel enthusiastic about life. I recognize myself again. I can't say enough about how excited I am about living. I tried so many therapies and had given up hope anything would work. The combination of my antidepressant and Seroquel XR was the key for me.

Seroquel XR (quetiapine) for Depression: Read a lot of bad things about Seroquel on the web. After a couple days tried it myself (100 mg a night) and I've found it amazing. It really helps with my anxiety and my hyperactive behavior. Just feel a lot more calm and settled in general. Don't believe everything you read. Just try it for a few nights and see how it suits you. Everyone is different.