Quetiapine for Generalized Anxiety Disorder User Reviews (Page 2)

• ari...
• April 15, 2016

"I found Seroquel to be the wonder drug for my anxiety problems (due to long-term drug use). I was prescribed it five years ago at 100 mg a day. That has decreased to 50 mg at night, but I have since made the decision that I am ready to decrease this further to 25 mg a day, then down to none, as I have been free from addiction for the past five years I have been taking Seroquel. In my mind though, I would never have gotten through the debilitating anxiety that followed without the help of Seroquel."

• mut...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 3, 2017

"I can honestly say that quetiapine has saved my life. I take between 25mg during the day and 50mg at night. Anxiety is a wearing experience, like a caterpillar gnawing away at your well-being in an endless cycle. I have been on it for about 7 years now, and I was prescribed it by a one-time visit to a psychiatrist at the surgery. The winter months with the dark nights here in the UK can be unremitting, but this little pill does so much and is not addictive. If you're in doubt, go for it... although all drugs work differently for everyone."

• Sax...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 23, 2016

"I have been an active drug user my whole life, and I was diagnosed with psychosis and an anxiety disorder. I highly recommend this medicine for psychosis. Within two weeks of taking it, I felt my brain chemistry changing, and it's currently changing my life for the better each day. Works well for anxiety too, it calms my nerves down and puts me to sleep. Don't know where I'd be without Seroquel :)"

• Anonymous
• September 28, 2019

"My doctor prescribed Quetiapine 50 mg for my anxiety. I took one before bedtime. Unfortunately, I couldn’t sleep, it felt like I was closing my eyes but couldn't shut down my brain. After 6 hours of very light and inconsistent sleep, I decided not to stay in bed and got up. Once I sat down, I started feeling my heart pounding very hard. I went to the restroom, and then the palpitations went from bad to worse. I had a severe panic attack that lasted for almost 45 minutes. It was a horrible experience for me!"

• MrT...
• July 14, 2018

"This medicine gave me my life back, by actually controlling anxiety both physically and mentally. For me the only side effects have been weight gain and heartburn, both of which I will gladly take for the freedom it has given me from my anxiety. No more panic, no more worry, no more racing thoughts, and I can think clearly and logically again. It does not make me sleepy like my doctor said it might, but instead just relaxes me enough that sleeping is possible once again. The nighttime need for snacking is kind of annoying, but I'll take it and the freedom this medicine has given me over the crippling anxiety!"

• bas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 2, 2014

"I was diagnosed with severe generalized anxiety, mood instability, and had pretty bad insomnia, where I would wake up mid-sleep approximately 4 times a night. I've taken Cipralex (20mg) for a year, and I've been on Seroquel (25mg) for about 5 months, and I find that I'm able to think more clearly and act less impulsively. With my anxiety, the physical symptoms have decreased quite a bit, though mentally, I am in control of my thoughts. As for sleep, I sleep a solid 8 hours a night, usually undisturbed. I did experience a bit of weight gain though (10-20 pounds)."

• No ...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 27, 2021

"I would have panic attacks every day, and my anxiety really manifested itself as nausea and vomiting. After trying three other medications and having continued anxiety and vomiting, I was prescribed Seroquel. Within a week, my life was changed. I stopped having anxiety and throwing up. I finally put on some weight, and people stopped commenting on how sick I looked. I am so happy with this medication, it brings me to tears. My life was so miserable before it."

• Anonymous
• November 26, 2010

Quetiapine "After trying nearly every SSRI on the market, I was placed on Pristiq, which improved my condition somewhat, but still left me dependent on Xanax to alleviate my daily anxiety. After a particularly bad stretch, I was also placed on Seroquel XR. It has helped more than I could have ever hoped for. I finally don't have to reach for Xanax as soon as I wake up. It was very sedating for the first week after I started and after increasing my dosage, but this has lessened with time. I do make sure to take it before bed, as it does make me tired as it kicks in, but I welcome this due to my problems with insomnia."

• Anonymous
• April 13, 2012

Quetiapine "My doctor prescribed Seroquel for a number of psychiatric conditions I have. They are: Depression (already on 40 mg Celexa for this, Seroquel helped as an add-on), OCD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, anorexia, and mood instability. Seroquel helps with all these conditions, although it causes moderate constipation."

• Lon...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 29, 2015

"Been on Seroquel for 10 years along with Celexa. It's a lifesaver! Anxiety and depression are manageable. I feel normal. The only issue is the weight battle. But I would rather be overweight than thin and depressed or worse."

• Jac...
• January 24, 2015

"I've been on Zoloft for 7 years. I experienced my first panic attack about 2 years in. Since then it had gotten really bad, so much that I was having 3 or more a week. I was given quetiapine by a psychiatrist. He recommended half a tablet (tab is 25mg) so 12.5mg morning and night, but to start taking it just at night to see how I go on it. The first night I slept about 11 hours. The next night was 8. It sorted itself out after that first night. I still do not take it in the morning as I don't want to be drowsy at work. As far as the panic attacks go, I've been on it for 2 months now and I've only had one. I've been able to accept a promotion that has me work 6 hours from home for a few weeks. I have my life back!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 14, 2016

"I cannot rate seroquel highly enough. I was a mess with constant anxiety that just would not stop. I had tried so many things and seroquel literally changed my life. I take 400 XR and don't really have any side effects, but even if I did, I would put up with anything to be rid of the anxiety. I don't know how I managed to get through life before I started taking seroquel."

• sjm...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 27, 2015

"While this medication hasn't solved everything, 50mg every night has helped me get some of my life back. My anxiety was so bad that I couldn't eat or work. This has really helped with the more 'mental' symptoms of anxiety, whereas other medications mostly just helped with the physical (sweaty palms, tremors, chills). It has also helped me sleep tremendously, though I do have some trouble getting up in the morning. No other side effects."

• Bne...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 13, 2018

"I have been on this drug twice. The first time I ended up overdosing, but bear in mind, I was doing drugs while my body was still getting used to the medication, and I was young and stupid. Second time round, absolutely no worries. Prescribed 50 mg at night, but I only take 25 mg now, somehow my tolerance decreased, and 50 mg made me a zombie. This drug saved my life. It is the best medicine ever, and this is somebody who reacts badly to medication usually. I have been on it for 18 months continuously now for anxiety, insomnia, and as a mood stabilizer. No side effects except a good night's sleep and hunger (which I need). Good luck with this medicine. I truly owe my life to it."

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 19, 2022

"This medicine literally saved my life. All I can say is I have been battling with anxiety for as long as I could remember. At one point, I was dealing with severe depression and extreme anxiety with insomnia. I literally tried all the antidepressants that you could name, and none of them seemed to be working. I gave up hope on medicine in general. Also, I come from immigrant families, so I’ve never had anyone in my family who has relied on medication. And definitely battling my own personal stigmas, as well as cultural stigmas about medication for mental health. All I can say is nobody wants to take medication. I got to a point where it was begging to overpower me. It was overpowering my life with my sleep and everything. I remember taking this medication and actually feeling normal. No more intrusive thoughts. I could actually sleep at night. At first, the side effects were pretty annoying, such as oversleeping, a little drowsiness, and tiredness, but trust me, it gets better."

• rsf...
• August 21, 2016

"I take Seroquel 50 mg and Jovia at night for 7 months already. These meds made me happy and free from my GAD. They cost a lot, but they are worth it. I don't gain weight because I don't eat a lot of carbs and sweets. Thanks for the happiness I feel. =)"

• Hap...
• October 19, 2010

Quetiapine "I was on Seroquel for two years and loved it except at the beginning I was very sleepy, but it went away after a few weeks. I was very shaky, but other than that, it was wonderful. I am drug-free and loving it today, easy to go off it too."

• jam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2024

"I am prescribed a low dose of Quetiapine (12.5 mg - 25 mg) off label for severe anxiety, PTSD, and depression. Quetiapine gets rid of most of my daytime anxiety and panic and helps me sleep at night. My anxiety and panic had gotten so bad that I started hearing voices and seeing things that weren't there after a terrible experience on SSRIs and a really bad therapist. I started hallucinating and experiencing flashbacks from childhood molestation, as well as decades-old sexual assault and rape. Quetiapine to the rescue. This antipsychotic really works wonders for me. Without this med, I very likely wouldn't be here right now writing this comment. I highly recommend it."

• Ms ...
• July 5, 2011

Quetiapine "I've been using Seroquel now for 4 years. I suffer from anxiety and can't sleep at night. Seroquel has helped me sleep and helps me throughout the day with my anxiety. If I feel anxious, I take a 25mg pill, and it alleviates the anxiety for me. I think it's very good for both. It has helped me tremendously."

• Cat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 13, 2020

"I was on a benzo for 20 years, was not told to take it when required. I took it daily. Tapered off the benzo, which took me 2 years of nightmarish withdrawals... I now take quetiapine 25 mg at night and half of a 12.5 prn. It helps and is not as addictive as a benzo for anxiety. It is what it is for me."

• Swe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2017

"I’m 38 and have only just been prescribed Seroquel this year by a psychiatrist. I went to my doctor with lack of sleep, intrusive thoughts, and general anxiety. The lack of sleep was constant and more often than not, I was running through scenarios that happened at work and blowing them out of proportion. I have now settled on Seroquel XL (24 hours) 50 mg at night with another 50 mg short-acting at bedtime. My sleep has improved massively, and within half an hour of taking it, any negative thoughts have gone. I’m free to get a good night’s sleep! Occasionally, if I’m overthinking things during the day and stuck in a spiral of negative thoughts, I will take 25 mg, and this will really help. This drug has changed my life!"

• K p...
• February 8, 2016

"Seroquel has changed my life so much. The only regret I have about taking it is that I didn't take it much earlier in life. I used to be a very anxious, shy girl. Now people describe me as outgoing, life of the party. I no longer feel afraid of people and I don't have panic attacks like I used to. The only side effect I experienced was a 30-pound weight gain within a year (which is unusual on a low dose of 150mg per day). My doctor had added topamax to curb my appetite and it is working. Overall, I love Seroquel."

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

"I was prescribed 25 mg of quetiapine as an alternative to Valiums to treat my recent worsening anxiety, and I can honestly say that I have never felt worse in my entire life. I’ve only been on it for four days and have already experienced brain fog and really dark thoughts. I have, however, noticed that it helps ‘contain’ my anxiety, but to an extent where I feel nothing, that it’s making me more depressed. I don’t know if it’s normal to feel this way after less than a week of taking this medication? I’ve previously been on mirtazapine around a year ago, and quetiapine gives me similar effects such as weight gain, suicidal thoughts, depression, and brain fog. I’m returning to my doctor to make a note of that and will never go near this medication ever again."

• May...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 2, 2018

"Have used this drug for 4 years, in combination with lorazepam for panic attacks and anxiety, which was causing me not to sleep. Started at 25 mg, after one week, went down to 12.5 mg, as I found I needed approx. 10 hrs. sleep or was groggy in the mornings. Am now off the lorazepam, but still take 6 mg quetiapine (1/4 of a pill) to sleep. I have tried to come off it completely but find my mind won't calm down and enable me to get to sleep without it. My doctor says that at such a low dosage, it's likely more a placebo effect. But it works for me, and I get a good 8 hrs sleep and feel rested. As I am 68 yrs old, I have no problem staying on it for life. I have not experienced any side effects and, in fact, have lost weight."

• Jab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2023

"Adult female, taking this medicine off-label for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, for CPTSD from severe traumatic events I experienced in my childhood and throughout most of my adult life (sexual violence), and for ADHD. It helps me sleep and gets rid of repetitive and recurring thoughts as well as extreme emotions I deal with daily, enough to help me focus on other tasks. I’m less argumentative, not emotionally numb but less affected by what others say and do, and able to see things as they are. Highly recommend. It’s not addictive and the benefits outweigh the side effects for me at 25 mg. Side effects include bloating, constipation and fatigue but eating healthy and exercise helps. I also have low appetite. Previously was prescribed SSRIs (escitalopram, sertraline) and benzos (Klonopin, Xanax) by other docs, which made my anxiety much worse, and not better. Quetiapine is a good alternative for me."