does seroquel affect lipid levels;blood count or liver function?
When taking seroquel is it necessary to have blood tests?
Question posted by 2Late on 9 May 2013
Last updated on 14 May 2013
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charitylaraye
10 May 2013
yes please allow them to do labs. I was on it for a few years it wasn't monitored and I ended up being diabetic insulin dependent since 2010. I suffer with a damaged kidney and it also hammers the liver. please be careful taking this medicine I don't want you to end up like me. I hope this info helps you my prayers are with you.
2Late
14 May 2013
hello! thank you for answering ! I just wanted to verify, did your doctor confirm that seroquel was the cause for you becoming diabetic?thanks so much for your prayers! God Bless you :)
charitylaraye
14 May 2013
yes and they took me off of it. I also sued the company for the damages and won I didn't have it before I took the pills.
Inactive
10 May 2013
Seroquel (quetiapine) can cause hypothyroidism, high liver enzymes, high cholesterol, or high triglycerides. I take it and have regular blood tests just to be on the safe side. I suggest you talk to your Dr. about it.
2Late
14 May 2013
Thanks for your input! I was wondering have you ever had or heard of any problems with this medication causing high blood pressure? thanks again :)
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