Hi I've been on seroquel for about a month now, in between 75 and 50 mg per day, I was told to reduce back down to 50 because at 75 I kinda passed out one time. This is a very low dose I know, my problem is not the drowsiness, that passed after about 8 days on this med. My issue is I've been experiencing a very strange symptom where it feels as if someone is screaming in my ear but there is no sound, or sometimes as if a bee or wasp is buzzing around my left ear, I almost want to try brush it away with my hand. I don't think this is tinnitus as it is not a ringing or hissing noise there is no sound. I find it very hard to explain, I think it may be some type of hallucination but I honestly don't know for sure, I don't want to have to come off this med as it is working wonders. I am not due to see my Doc for another month and this symptom is causing alot of anxiety even my mood is very low again, maybe my dose needs an increase ? idk. Can anybody relate to this ? Might you know what this is ? Thank you.
BTW I take this for drug for GAD, Depression, and Insomnia.
Seroquel Side Effects ??
Question posted by PeterAnx on 10 Jan 2016
Last updated on 11 March 2016 by PharmaCurious
3 Answers
I've been on 100 mg of seroquel for two nights for sleep. On the second night I had many disturbing visual hallucinations, and one like the visual color screen on something like iTunes. Also my wife was talking to me all night and I could easily hear her although she was sleeping soundly. She asked tons of questions and I never answered - she didn't complain which tells me this was definitely an auditory hallucination. Also, I kid you not, when I woke up this morning and walked past my wife's dresser mirror, there were 3 people standing in my bedroom staring at the walls. One lady was holding a drill, and when she spun it I heard it. So scared I had to get dressed and run out of there for the day. I don't know if I should take a lower dose or quit altogether.
Peter yes im sure what Shorty said is what you are having and it is not uncommon for this side effect to stay with you for a few more weeks then it should slowly decrease this is the hard part if you can try and hold on your so close. And you might as well because when you come off of this the doctor has to taper it down even slower and over a period of time to avoid these brain zaps and anxiety. Hope you get to feeling better very soon. Good luck
Thanks again Chuck I appreciate it.
Hi PeterAnx. I had started on seroquil about a month ago as well on 25mg for depression and insomnia. I was unable to take due to the side effects of brain zaps I experienced. This may be what you are experiencing. My symptoms were a little different in that I saw bright lights flash in my brain along with a loud popping sound that didn't come from my ears but inside my head. They are like zaps of electricity going on inside the brain. They are not painful but are unnerving to say the least. Some people experience tingling sensations in their arms, legs or chest as well and I've heard some say it's like their brain is swooshing inside their head. My psychiatrist told me they were harmless and that they would go away when your body adjust to the medication. Just do be very careful while walking due to dizziness that may occur. I couldn't handle them like I said but maybe you will have better luck with the seroquil.
I am currently not taking it but I keep trying to get up the nerve to try again. The medicine does help with insomnia a lot. Hope this answer helps you to figure out your situation. Shorty57
Thanks very much for your comment Shorty I think you might be right, my brain does feel like it is swooshing inside my head and today and yesterday I have been getting fuzzy headaches almost like static or electric fuzz type of feeling. I think it may be related to the brain zaps you talk about, I had thought brain zaps were exclusive to ssri's but its comforting to know they are not and that may be my problem. I will stick it out and hope it goes away. Thanks again and I hope you find the right med whether it be seroquel or something else I wish you all the best.
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