Quetiapine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Andrea
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 2, 2020

Seroquel (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."

• Frank...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 30, 2016

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "That Seroquel XR works so fantastically well for my severe GAD/Social Anxiety comes as a surprise to me. I was hesitant at first to use an antipsychotic for this. Turns out that the XR version of Seroquel behaves differently, doesn't have the drawbacks of the regular version. I don't become a zombie on Seroquel XR, in fact I take it in the morning & then go about my day. Within a couple of hours or so, I feel calm as a cucumber, I stop sweating, no more racing thoughts and even my speech improves. And no heavy sedation. But a warm calmness that I would describe as opiate-like. Seroquel XR is a major, major help to me. Thank god for it."

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

Seroquel (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."

• LUVQU...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2014

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "This medication has been a life saver. I had major anxiety and paranoia and could not sleep. Now I have zero anxiety, I am no longer paranoid, and I do not wake up once during the night. Love this medication."

• alvey
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2020

For Insomnia "So I was prescribed Seroquel for insomnia, and I was so scared to try it. I had the best night's sleep I have had in probably 5 years. The downside is the side effects the next day were hard on me. My anxiety and depression are worse. So do I keep taking it, and will the side effects subside, or is this drug just not for me? Ugh, it's the only thing that has helped with sleep. Help."

• Ashsa
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2016

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I'm a 24-year-old female and I started on Quetiapine approximately 2 months ago for my anxiety. (x4 25mg tablets throughout the day or when required) I also have pretty bad ADHD as well as OCD, which was only recently diagnosed. (I thought those were just personality traits of a Gemini, but now it's pretty obvious it runs in the family, hehe.) It has been pretty good so far, but from day one, it has just made me eat, eat, eat. A tablet version of THC, in my opinion. I cannot control the hunger, which is hard, as I'm very into my fitness (e.g., half a cheesecake at 1 am last night! Help!) Besides that and the overheating (and strange dreams), it's a wonder drug. I used to have three panic attacks on average a day, and now I can live life again. Hope this was helpful."

• Zaisha
• 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."

• ahtibat
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 5, 2013

Seroquel (quetiapine) for Bipolar Disorder "This is my 2nd time on Seroquel, and now that I actually know two shits about mental disorders, I really do like Seroquel. I've always had a terrible time falling and staying asleep, which it helps with greatly, and it puts my ridiculous bipolar tendencies to rest. I recommend Seroquel if it works for you. I've never had a single negative side effect from it, but some people do. Every brain is different :)"

• Ocala...
• 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!"

• CMac
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 1, 2020

For Borderline Personality Disorder "I have been on Seroquel for 5 years now. I began at 100mg and just recently moved to 200mg. Prior to Seroquel, my BPD symptoms were out of control. I was misdiagnosed many times over my lifetime and have been given countless drugs for depression and anxiety, which either did not work or made things worse. Since being on Seroquel, my life has completely turned around. I feel totally in control of my thoughts, emotions, and actions. I feel rational and sane, have impulse control, have been able to hold down a job and maintained a nice lifestyle and marriage for the entire time, which I was never able to do before. I take it at bedtime, it's the ONLY thing that helps me sleep at night, I wake in the morning feeling rested and alert. I do struggle with being overweight by about 40lbs, but the benefits far outweigh the weight side effect for me."

• Squeaky
• 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."

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

Seroquel (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."

• JMH
• October 20, 2016

For Insomnia "I was put on Seroquel (and now take Quetiapine) for insomnia when I was in a drug rehab about 10 years ago. It has been a lifesaver. They put me on this drug specifically because it is not addictive. It works fantastic for me. There are few drugs that assist with sleep that are not addictive and this is supposed to be one of them. I have fought insomnia all my life and searching for sleep landed me in rehab. Xanax, Valium, Ambien, Lunesta, and other Benzos, got me nowhere fast because of tolerance. The other non-addictive drugs I tried (melatonin, other herbs) were useless. For me, Seroquel works perfectly and with no side effects for sleep - but most importantly, I DIDN'T BUILD UP A TOLERANCE AND I DIDN'T GET HIGH. God Bless."

• nardis
• 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!"

• Mick
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2020

Seroquel (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."

• Bill
• 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."

• Markus...
• April 25, 2012

Seroquel (quetiapine) for Insomnia "I also completely agree with the first review. I have tried 9 sleep-aid medicines, including high doses of Ambien and Ambien CR. The medicines for sleep 'insomnia' really do nothing for people with true insomnia. Insomnia is a condition of the brain where your mind essentially does not stop working at night. Whether you are worried about something, excited, or are just thinking about something you saw on T.V or read in a paper during the day, you will not fall asleep until 20 minutes before you have to awaken. Sleep-aid medicines help people who just have poor sleep habits, like eating right before bed, etc. Seroquel actually suppresses your brain wave function and helps you mentally 'shut off.' No weight gain for me."

• kate
• 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."

• Cathy
• 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."

• cdfig
• February 20, 2015

Seroquel XR (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."

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

Seroquel XR (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."

• Wanna...
• February 7, 2014

Seroquel XR (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."

• EpGuy
• February 13, 2021

Seroquel (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."

• Suraya...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 13, 2018

Seroquel (quetiapine) for Schizophrenia "I've been taking Seroquel for a long time. It destroyed my life. It's addictive because when you stop taking it, you'll never be able to sleep again. There's no getting off of it. I sleep in till 2 to 5 pm every day. I'm sluggish all day. It never helped with any of my symptoms of schizophrenia. It makes me crave sugar immensely. This drug is very dangerous. You have to be very careful when taking it. Don't drive or be around people you don't know or trust. Let's just say I could sleep through anything. This drug should be illegal even if it does help some people with their mental illness. There are other things people can take. Risperdal, for example, does wonders for me. I'm working with my doctor on getting off of Seroquel. I didn't do it sooner because I'm so sick I can barely accomplish anything really. I just want to say to all schizophrenics I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry that NOBODY has any idea of what's happening to you."

• Sharm
• 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."