… a few years.
How is Seroquel used for people with depression? I have been suffering with depression for…
Question posted by runsolano on 11 Aug 2021
Last updated on 12 August 2021 by smileyhappy
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I was on it for major depression but unfortunately ended up having a psychotic episode. Then had to get admitted to hospital.
It works for some people but not all.
Smileyhappy
Hi, runsolano!
This is a very technical explanation:
"The exact way in which Seroquel functions in the brain is unclear, but it is believed to help calm your mood and control symptoms of .depression by working on dopamine and serotonin receptors in your brain.
Quetiapine may have antidepressant effects through effects on 5-HT(2A) receptor, 5-HT1A receptor , dopamine receptor, glutamate receptor and norepinephrine transporter."
Hard to understand, but believe me it works. It's been approved in the treatment of depression and I have found it to be ideal for my Major Depressive Disorder/Bipolar depression.
As a bonus it promotes restful quality of sleep which is usually lacking.
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