Quetiapine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Pol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2020

Quetiapine for Bipolar Disorder "This drug absolutely did not work for me. Well, the sleeping part worked... I never slept so much in my life. Instead of waking up from 12 hours of sleep feeling well-rested, I woke up angry and wanting to punch someone in the face. Sure, I can have anger outbursts, but only while on Seroquel did I want to punch someone. Started low at 25mg, and my doctor kept increasing my dosage to 100mg. At 100mg, I would sleep 18 hours straight, and my days and nights were blurred. The anger caused me great urges to drink alcohol, which is ironic because I don't even like alcohol. Eventually, I just stopped cold turkey, and to this day, I have never woken up as miserable as I was on Seroquel. Also, I gained 60 pounds in a little over 2 months and had severe impotence. So definitely not for me."

• Sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2013

Quetiapine for Bipolar Disorder "I have Bipolar I Disorder, and was prescribed Seroquel for insomnia and anxiety. At only 25mg, it helps me sleep like a baby. I get 8 hours of the most restful sleep I have ever had. It also helps with the racing thoughts and screaming voices in my head. I cannot thank God enough for bringing this medication into my life."

• Sad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2021

For Insomnia "I have been taking the generic Seroquel for 3 months. I am up to a 50mg dose at night. It does make you have very vivid dreams, some scary lifelike, and I am a zombie most of the day. I get up maybe once and try to eat everything in the house too. Gaining weight!! I wonder if that will go away? Any thoughts on that? I do also take Klonopin and Effexor for panic attacks and depression. My doctor put me on the Seroquel for a mood stabilizer and sleep too. My mother took Seroquel XR for years. Her doctor took her off it because it made her a diabetic. She had a lot of trouble sleeping for months. I take the tablets only. Good luck to everyone."

• Squ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 25, 2019

For Insomnia "My insomnia is genetic as everyone in my family seems to have it, but I have no other diagnosis as to why. We sleep very heavily 2 hours at a time with periods of being awake 1-3 hours in between, which makes working hard as we often only get 2-4 hours of sleep a night. After being tried on many different over-the-counter and prescription drugs which either did not work or had to have the dose increased every few weeks, my doctor suggested this. I have been taking this for insomnia for 3 years. Unlike other medicines, I have never had to increase my dose, and the only adverse side effect I noticed was some weight gain. I take less than the clinical dose for many depressed patients as I take only 25 mg a night an hour before bed. This was my miracle! After 2-3 years of 2-4 hours of sleep a night, I was beginning to literally lose my mind due to lack of sleep. I now sleep 6-8 hours straight every night, with occasional bathroom trips."

• Oca...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 14, 2020

For Depression "I am bipolar one and I am primarily always in the depressed phase. I cannot take any depressants because they make me worse, kind of feel like I'm in a hole if that makes sense. I take 200 mg of instant-release Seroquel, 100 mg at about 7:30 in the evening and the other 100 about 11:00 p.m. I sleep wonderfully, and it has tremendously made an impact on my depression. I guess I am very lucky. I did a lot of research on why the weight gain happens, and I read that it could be caused by insulin resistance. I take 2,000 mg of Ceylon cinnamon and also 5,000 mg of vitamin D3 and magnesium. I have not gained a pound. Please Google this, especially the vitamin D for antipsychotic side effects. Good luck!"

• Zai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2019

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I am taking Quetiapine since one and a half months. The medicine is very effective in keeping anxiety away. It was prescribed as a mood stabilizer for my bipolar, but has done wonders on my anxiety. 80-90% anxiety gone. Just a very mild anxious transient feeling at times. Earlier the anxiety was debilitating for years and other anxiety pills would work, as an effective dose would also make me manic."

• cdf...
• February 20, 2015

Quetiapine for Depression "Seroquel XR worked very well for me with a combination of Seroquel and Zoloft together. I've been well for over 3 years now. Usually I would fall into a depression within a year just taking an antidepressant because my body would build a tolerance to the medications. I know this medicine isn't for everyone, but I've had a very good experience and I'm stable and happy."

• Bil...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 4, 2019

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "All users of drugs of this type need to recognize there is a massive range in responses to any one drug. What is good for one person may be bad for another. This drug (25-75 mg) in combination with 15 mg of mirtazapine works really well for me. I went on it/them 3 years ago when I had a serious anxiety flare-up. I can go off and on at will depending on external circumstances, longest time off so far is six months."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2018

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder "The quetiapine completely took away my intrusive thoughts. I couldn't talk to people as the intrusive thoughts were always there. I couldn't listen to music because the intrusive thoughts would come, and couldn't go out with friends. Now, this medication has changed all that. I was battling this for years, and they finally put me on the right medication."

• And...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 2, 2020

Quetiapine for Bipolar Disorder "I have affective bipolar disorder and took Seroquel for 12 years. I started at 100mg, and for the last 8 years, I was on 300mg at night. I had psychotic suicidal depression. Yes, it made me sleep well, except towards the end there were restless legs. However, it never stopped the depressions from recurring, and I couldn't sleep with it during the bouts. A year ago, a psychiatrist abruptly stopped it, either cold turkey or over 5 days. Immediately, I developed tardive dyskinesia (TD), a debilitating progressive neurological condition. It was very uncomfortable, painful, and no, I would not recommend it. I am 63 years old, starting a new life, homebound, super self-conscious of my face, and avoid meeting people."

• lee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 5, 2016

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "2 years ago I had anxiety so bad that I would go 4-5 days without eating. I had awful intrusive thoughts and was almost in a constant state of panic. I could not sleep and had issues with early awakening. By the end of it, I had suicidal ideations. My doctor first tried Seroquel XR. This did not work for me and had me in a constant state of fog and exhaustion. Then she switched me to Seroquel 200mg at night. After 1 year of being on Seroquel, I sleep well every night. I no longer have issues with generalized anxiety and feel like a completely different person. Nothing bothers me and I am back to being happy-go-lucky. Yes, I have increased appetite but I walk every day and do yoga three times a week, so I have not gained any weight whatsoever."

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2020

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "Several years ago, but several times, Seroquel saved me from the extreme anxiety I had from taking high dose oral steroids for breathing problems/asthma. Anxiety meds were not working, so the doctor prescribed Seroquel 25mg. I'm very sensitive to medication side effects, so I had to cut the pill in half. The anxiety went away almost immediately before going to sleep. This is powerful medication and works very fast. When I read of others taking such very high doses, I don't know how their body can take it. I'm so grateful there is something I can take for the awful anxiety and panic related to oral steroids. I did wake up a few hours after taking it and had some insomnia but without anxiety."

• kat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 19, 2020

For Depression "I was put on this medication quetiapine as an add-on drug to go alongside my venlafaxine 150mg. Before this, I was taking olanzapine 10mg. The olanzapine soon stopped working after about 4 months. I was so low and depressed, I wanted to end my life. I didn't have any emotions. However, quetiapine has saved my life. The dose was increased by 50mg every 3 days. At first, I didn't feel any different, then when the doctor increased it to 150mg, I started seeing an improvement in my mood. From then on, I got better every single day. I am now on 300mg and have got my life back. I'm now 4 years in remission and have never felt so good. I wish I was put on this rather than olanzapine."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2020

Quetiapine for Bipolar Disorder "I got very sick and was put into the ICU for a very long time, which caused ICU Delirium and Depression. I had been on Cymbalta, but they changed it to Seroquel. My friends who are nurses make jokes about how awesome Seroquel is for shutting patients up and making them comply. I felt awful on this drug. Leg spasms, drooling, worsened diabetes, etc. They didn't tell me that they'd put me on it. When someone finally told me, I demanded they take me off of it, and the drooling and spasms stopped almost immediately. And I was able to stay awake and think more clearly. And able to participate in physical therapy. I didn't notice any mood improvements and in fact, I was incredibly depressed, but being in the ICU is traumatic, and I had a machine breathing for me, and I was trying to process having almost died. I would recommend trying just about everything else first. I've told my doctors they're never putting me on it again."

• TOC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2013

Quetiapine for Depression "After taking Seroquel for 5 months at 25 mg, I recently upped it to 50 mg at night-time. This has resulted in me being able to drop my Ativan from 2 mg to 1 mg and still get a great sleep. I am much more productive, think clearly, and feel positive. I feel like my personality is coming back. Coincidence? I think not."

• Wan...
• February 7, 2014

Quetiapine for Depression "I am presently in the hospital and have been put on Seroquel XR. As previously commented, the low dosages cause lethargy and sleepiness. However, I am not nearly as suicidal as I was, I have hope for the future and have not been on it for more than a few days. I am optimistic that once I have reached the proper dosage, I will once again enjoy life as I once did. Paxil, Effexor, and a number of other antidepressants worsened my symptoms over time and/or never did much for the depressive symptoms in the first place. This medicine is worth trying if you are extremely depressed or suicidal."

• Anonymous
• February 2, 2012

Quetiapine for Depression "I've had depression since I was a young teenager. I didn't decide to get treatment until I was 24. I felt like I was unraveling. I didn't want to get out of bed. I lost interest in all the things that I once loved to do. I had problems with drugs and alcohol. Sleeping problems. The whole nine yards. The medication that my doctor decided to put me on was Seroquel XR. I was a little apprehensive at first, being a drug user for many years, I knew what Seroquel was. My doctor assured me that in a controlled and carefully watched environment, she believed it would help. She started me on 50 mgs. I've moved to 150 mgs. I've had drastic positive changes in my mood. I feel happy, rested, and content. No negative side effects. It worked miracles."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2020

Quetiapine for Bipolar Disorder "Thank you everyone for sharing your views. For those that Seroquel has helped, how many weeks did it take to feel relief from the agitation? I have been on this for a week and don't feel less agitated yet, only too drowsy to yell as much after I take it for a period."

• EpG...
• February 13, 2021

Quetiapine for Bipolar Disorder "Seroquel has been nothing short of a miracle for my depression, anxiety, sleep, and mood. I take 800 mg at night around 10 pm, and it has helped me in ways I couldn’t have imagined. The side effect of weight gain has been significant, but I’ll gladly take the trade of being fat."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 19, 2019

For Insomnia "I've been taking 12.5 to 25 mg quite frequently for insomnia I've had for decades. It works like a charm. No weight gain, etc. I am groggy when I wake up, but coffee takes care of it. I hope it works this well the rest of my life."

• mic...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 5, 2014

For Insomnia "I had severe depression and could not sleep at all. My husband can testify that I could be awake for 4 days in a row. I had anxiety attacks. I was on Cymbalta, Lamotrigine, and Molipaxin. But the depression stayed, and my sleep did not improve at all. I was hospitalized 3 times in less than 3 years. The last time I was gradually put on bigger doses of Seroquel - up to 400mg. The last 2 days I slept through the whole night - deep sleep! I have been on it for more than 5 years. I take it at night - about an hour before I want to sleep. I have slept every night. My mood has been stable all these years - no depression, anxiety attacks, or weight gain. I do have difficulty getting 'fully awake' in the morning. But I would rather have this 'side effect'."

• nar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 19, 2019

For Insomnia "I've been using a dose of 25 mg quetiapine for sleep for 4 years. Combined with a low-carb diet, I haven't gained any weight. The medication does cause a bit of drowsiness if taken late. Taken before 10:30 pm, I can be sleeping by 11:30 and up by 8 am with limited grogginess. It's been a cheap, reliable, and non-addictive medication for me, but I'm hoping there are no long-term complications!"

• ilu...
• October 30, 2007

Quetiapine for Bipolar Disorder "After suffering all of my life with depression and then later in life (20-33) with severe anxiety, insomnia, and a general feeling of restlessness to the point I thought I was going to 'crawl the walls', I was prescribed Seroquel. I quickly found out I had to take my dose at bedtime due to being so sleepy when I took it during the day. Seroquel has been the ONLY medicine that has worked for me to ease the symptoms of my Bipolar Disorder 1. A Big Thanks to Seroquel for making life easier for me!"

• Cut...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2020

Quetiapine for Schizophrenia "My son has autism and anxiety. He started experiencing psychosis/auditory hallucinations at age 18...so bad he would yell and get very angry. We have started Seroquel, been on it for over 2 months now, some improvement but not great. His doc has now upped it from 25mg to 500 mg. Along with Mirtazapine and Ativan for sleep. Hoping we can stay ahead of his episodes instead of chasing them. I'll give an update. Super helpful to read others' reviews. Praying we see some good results."

• KC8...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 17, 2023

Quetiapine for Bipolar Disorder "I was afraid to go on Seroquel because of the weight gain aspect that I heard complaints about. I have been on it for several months now and have not gained much. I am sleeping better than ever. It is a little tough to get out of bed in the morning, but once I get up, I am fine. The best thing about this medicine is how calm I feel on it. My anxiety is pretty much nonexistent at this point. I have BP1 with psychotic features, and I have not had any episodes at all since starting it. I would recommend this to anyone who needs help with stability with their bipolar and anxiety."