[fosho14]

Hi there, after doing extensive research I have concluded the following:
There are many instances where it can be physically impossible to lose weight on Seroquel no matter how you change your lifestyle whether it be through healthy diet (like vegetables and low fat protein) or tons of cardio exercise or both. Seroquel alters your metabolism somehow (I don't know how) thus preventing you from losing weight (fat) no matter what you do.

Now that we've broken through that barrier, I want to discuss some alternative existing possibilities. Basically it comes down to having to take another medication to counteract the vicious consequences of seroquel. These medications are known as "Anti-obesity medications." With the two most popular being orlistat (Xenical) and sibutramine (Meridia). I am shell shocked that there hasn't been much of any attention drawn to this subject, yet it seems that seroquel and weight gain is the number one complaint with unfortunately no solution

I would like everyone in the community to please give me their thoughts and opinions or preferably their experiences if any regarding this topic
- (Anti-obesity medications) to be specific. Please post about the issue at hand, not about anything else. This thread is strictly to do with Anti-obesity medications as a counter acting substance to the weight gain caused by seroquel. I'm looking for responses such as whether or not this is effective, or whether this is possible or how people have dealt with this situation dosage etc. I will then proceed to discussing this collaboration of ideas with my pdoc, and finally get the ball rolling!

lastly for those of you suggesting that I just simply stop taking it as an obvious solution, please realize that I cannot tangibly sleep, like literally will not sleep without it. It has been the only drug in aiding my insomnia. Therefore I must take it regardless of the consequences!

I appreciate any input on this subject
Thanks everyone

[python134r]

I too was prescribed seroquel starting at 100milligrams a day eventually to 900 mgs a day. I gained 60 lbs. It was prescribed while I was in treatment in 2006 and was diagnosed as Bipolar II along with opiate addiction. After getting clean for a year and change I started to taper my seroquel over a period of many months to none.

I lost 55 of those lbs since then. I believe the Psychiatrist at the rehab I went to misdiagnosed Post acute withdrawal syndrome as Bipolar cause I was manic some days and very depressed others after coming off opiates.

Since stopping seroquel, I am feeling fine, I wish I had never taken them. I understand that physicians prescribe them off-label for insomnia but In my experience it did take me a few months to establish a normal sleep pattern.

I have a little bit of time sober under my belt from pain meds now and suffer from insomnia. Day by day I am stating to establish some kind of semi-normal sleep pattern. To me using other drugs to counter effect the side effects of others lead to a whole myriad of issues. Personally, I try to not to ingest any drugs anymore unless I must have them to stay healthy, which I am so I do without them.
I don't know if you will find a solution to your issue but I just figured I'd share my experience.

Rich g

[Doby]

I lost weight on seroquel. The reason why the scale doesn't move is because muscle mass and water. I remember I was almost 160 (I used to be 130) now I'm down to 148 or 150. You have to keep on working out. You can't stop. Just having a diet doesn't do anything. I can tell I lost weight because I fit into my jeans again. I may still be 150 but everyone notices my body a lot smaller. I usually do Tae Bo, running, and Yoga. Do a lot of exercises that make you sweat a lot. And just don't give up.

[2Much]

I have never taken seroquel BUT am currently on Meridea, and the only thing I can say is that if you have insomnia, I would NOT suggest taking Meridea
because for about the first two weeks or so, but with your condition, the
insomnia may be a more permanent affect.

Hope this helps

[Robert_325]

fosho ..... I have taken low doses of seroquel for some time due to permanent CNS damage. I just don't sleep, period! I have never gained weight, not an ounce, from taking 50mg-100mg doses. High doses are different.

However Meridia is still an abusive medication, though it does have medicinal value. But drs are watched closely by the DEA on handing out amphetamines. They won't risk their ability to work to give someone a script for amphetamines.

I don't blame them personally, I wouldn't risk my livelihood either right or wrong. It's nothing personal, it's just the way drs are regulated. God bless.