Quetiapine for Generalized Anxiety Disorder User Reviews (Page 5)

• Evi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2018

"Thank you for all the positive comments. They have really helped and given me hope. Can I ask roughly how long it took for you to feel an improvement? I have OCD, GAD, and low mood. I’ve just gone over two weeks at 50 mg at night. Feel very sleepy and eating a lot. Just scared, as my psychiatrist is weaning me off Prozac and Pregabalin, so I will just be on Quetiapine. Last time I was on nothing, my OCD was so severe I just wanted to end it all. Thank you x"

• den...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 20, 2022

"Back in 2013, I was prescribed quetiapine. I was coming off, 'cold turkey' benzo withdrawal. I had been on benzos in one form or another since the late 60s. So my psychiatrist, at that time, prescribed it as a low dose of quetiapine. I've been on it ever since. The drug was very effective for helping me sleep. I take 200 mg at bedtime. I also take 50 mg during the day. Occasionally, I will have restless leg syndrome as a side effect. The other side effect is drowsiness, which I only get from the 200 mg bedtime dose. There are possible side effects like an increase in sugar levels and movement disorders, i.e., tardive dyskinesia, but I have my sugar levels monitored, and tardive dyskinesia is a rare side effect. All in all, it works for me."

• Seb...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 2, 2019

"It works to reduce obsessiveness and anxiety, but has made me go up two dress sizes, which is horrible, and I have to stop taking it. But now, I'm lowering my doses, the obsessiveness is back. I have been diagnosed with GAD, not OCD, because I don't have compulsions but only obsess on things."

• Kri...
• June 25, 2018

"Suffered severe panic attacks and general anxiety on and off for months. Life was horrible, to say the least. Tried increasing my antidepressant dose (Cipramil), but no effect. Doctor suggested Seroquel XR, 50 mg each night. Worked well, but was still getting anxious spells. I increased to 75 mg and have had a week without panic. I'm able to work, enjoy things, and feel more optimistic about the future. I feel a bit tired and fatigued, but I have recently been diagnosed with anemia, so I think this plays a huge role. Other than that: no side effects. Love this drug!!!!"

• Mar...
• December 27, 2018

"I have had episodes of extreme anxiety/depression, but on my third episode I was under constant stress at work, so could not heal naturally. Therefore, I was put on SSRIs and benzos, but they did nothing. Then I was put on Avanza, which worked for a month, then suddenly stopped. Then I got a thyroid problem, and I was in a bad way, so they put me on Seroquel 300 mg with a month off work. It worked fine, I felt good, so went back to work, and then I relapsed again. I ended up in the hospital, and they finally diagnosed me with bipolar spectrum disorder after I explained some strange sensations I had experienced, mainly extreme irritability, followed by an inability to get out of bed, etc. I am stable, and the Seroquel has definitely helped, but it does have side effects like weight gain, mental and physical slowness, being dumbed down, and the ability to sleep all day unless I have a reason to get up, like work. I have started to reduce the dose from 300 mg to 250 mg and already notice feeling less drugged."

• tem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2015

"I am going on this drug with the dose of 12.5 mg, and it is so effective for sleeping. My purpose for taking this drug is insomnia. I just cut the 25 mg tablet into two halves. The side effect of feeling sedation is prominent for me the next day, I hope I can get used to this effect in a short period."

• Wal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2023

"I am unfortunately experiencing postnatal anxiety, also said to be a severe anxiety disorder, which is quite literally consuming me. I was put on Quetiapine 25 MG (one in the morning) to help with ruminating and intrusive thoughts. Before taking the drug, I did my research and read many reviews, I was very reluctant due to negative reviews. I decided to give the drug a go, as everyone is completely different, and as I said before, the anxiety was completely consuming me. However, this did NOT help, in fact, it made everything worse. I couldn't function! The anxiety was at its worst, I was like a zombie! I was dizzy, lightheaded, couldn't think straight, very emotional, and if anything, it made me not want to live. I will NEVER touch this drug again. It was horrendous. I was only on this drug for 2 days before having to stop it, I know you are supposed to hold tight and give the drug a chance to work, but no way could I have continued to feel how I did. Good luck to everyone on their journey."

• Min...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 9, 2023

"I have been taking quetiapine on and off for years. I have to say that the drug makes you feel great. I have been taking various doses over the years also because of different life events and tolerances built up. I can sometimes go without taking it for some length of time, but I find that when anxiety gets you down, this drug is amazing at making you feel calm and relaxed. I suffer from quite bad anxiety and this drug takes away all that worry. It does make you extremely hungry, and I now have a large stomach, haha. But it’s great. I currently take 6.25 mg and just enough to get you to sleep and feel chill. At higher doses, you can feel tired and groggy the next day, which is no good for work. Anyway, I approve of this drug."

• Z B...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 26, 2015

"Helped me sleep when even benzos and Ambien didn't. Also helps with my lack of appetite. I did gain 45 lbs the first few months, but eventually, I lost the weight. I actually liked the weight gain, I've been underweight my whole life. As far as anxiety, I'd say it helps me relax but doesn't slow my mind down like the Xanax I used to take. Still, mildly effective for anxiety. Download card from website, 30-day supply with no insurance will cost $11, without card, $77. Big difference."

• Sar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 25, 2021

"I’ve been taking quetiapine for 3+ years, and it has literally saved my life. Living with undiagnosed GAD until I was 42 years old, and then finally diagnosed and put on medication changed my life for the better. I was initially on a high dose (300mg XR), and over a period of 2 years, plus 60mg Aropax, I reduced to 100mg IR and stopped using Aropax. I did gain a lot of weight (15kg), but I have managed to lose it all after reducing my meds to just 100mg Seroquel. So, you can lose weight so long as you exercise daily and limit alcohol. I highly recommend this medication, as it has worked perfectly for me and enabled me to maintain a highly stressful and well-paid job."

• Jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2019

"I was prescribed Seroquel 50 mg XR, one pill at bedtime to augment my antidepressant. I only took it for three nights in a row. The anxiety was unbearable after taking the medication. I slept throughout the days and forgot appointments, forgot to take other medication, forgot to eat. The only moments I could keep my eyes open, I was in panic. Horrible drug."

• VUs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2013

"I've been on quetiapine XR 50 mg for almost 2 months now, and it's been great, no anxiety, and my head is clear. HOWEVER, I have missed one dose of it once and started having bad heartburn with a constant feeling of hunger, and I think it's because of that. So, I will probably stop taking it, although I really don't want to."

• Ter...
• March 31, 2016

"I've been on Celexa for about 18 months to help ease overall anxiety. I take 30 mg daily, and about 10 months ago, I was put on Seroquel. Also, I take 25 mg morning and night. I find that if I stay active and eat healthy, I feel fine, no anxiety, I can handle everything much better. However, some days, 50 mg daily isn't enough, and I take an extra 25 mg as needed at night. The only side effects I've noticed are insatiable hunger and craving for sweets. I've also gained about 9 kilos in the 10 months. Apart from that, I find Seroquel to be very helpful at treating the racing thoughts and shortness of breath."

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2019

"I had originally taken 150 mg Seroquel as a mood stabilizer for bipolar II about two years ago. Adjusting to the medication was terrible, as I had gained about 10 pounds, was groggy for hours after I had woken up, and got restless legs. I had stopped taking it due to these effects. Days ago, I was prescribed a low dose of 25 mg just for sleep and anxiety. The first two nights taking it, I got extremely tired within 30 minutes, woke up multiple times throughout the night, had sleep paralysis, and woke up groggy once again. The third night is when I decided not to take it, and even after only two nights of it, I was still not able to fall asleep for the life of me! I do not recommend this medication as one may become extremely dependent on it and need it for the rest of their lives!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 28, 2024

"I have been taking quetiapine long term for about 7 years. I was prescribed it for anxiety and insomnia. I began on a high dose but now only take 25 - 50 mg at night. Once I started taking this drug, there was no need for the doctors to try any more antidepressants or other pills. It helps me sleep at night, calms my anxiety, and therefore I am able to tackle my day. I find it quite sedating, so the smaller the dose I can manage, the better. I have tried going off it once, but ended up with horrible side effects such as no sleep for days and itching, crawling skin, intense nausea, and feeling very mentally fragile. Overall, this drug has helped me a lot over the years, and I am able to function quite well on it with minimal side effects - sometimes can feel quite drowsy the next day. I have had restless legs and muscle aches as side effects too, but I have been taking it long term. I would recommend a low dose to someone also struggling with anxiety and sleep."

• Pat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2017

"I've been prescribed 25 mg Seroquel to replace the Valium I take as needed for anxiety and panic attacks. STRONG WARNING IF YOU HAVE YOUNG KIDS. Don't take it for the first time if you are the ONLY parent around at the time. I wasn't warned by my psychiatrist, and luckily my partner was home when I decided to take it, as it completely wiped me out. I passed out within 40 minutes of taking it and didn't wake up for 14 hours. I woke up feeling like a zombie. Coffee helped a little. I've taken it 3 times so far. Maybe/hopefully the tingling feeling after taking it and then passing out will subside over time. Otherwise, yes, it does help subside anxiety. I'm just not sure if that's because it's forced me to sleep and then I'm brain fogged. Will update later."

• cla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2023

Quetiapine "I just started taking Seroquel 25 mg for generalized anxiety disorder, OCD, and panic attacks, which have been going on for nearly 25 years, and now I'm 65 years old. On the first night, I broke the tablets up in quarters and took 6.25 mg at about 7 pm, waited 2 hours, and took another 6.25 mg, so this will gradually enter my system because I do not get along with antidepressants at all. If all goes well, then I will bump it up another 12.5 mg the second week. I'm to revisit my nurse practitioner on Mar 20 to give her the lowdown. In the meantime, all I take for anxiety is clonazepam 0.5 mg daily as needed. This will work well with Seroquel because if I start feeling panicky, then I'll take clonazepam to hopefully offset it. I will put up another review in 4 weeks on my progress with this medication."

• Mur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2024

"I just started taking this medication 7 months ago for my anxiety and unwanted thoughts. It sure has helped me a lot. I feel much better, calmer, and can relax more than I ever did before. It's a miracle drug. I'm so thankful my doctor put me on this medication."

• Anonymous
• March 31, 2016

"I began with 25 mg Seroquel last night. I am taking TARVs dolutegravir plus boosters. I woke up for the first time in months without anxiety, although I did not sleep more than 6 hours. Perhaps I have to increase the dose."

• GAD...
• April 20, 2016

"First, I was on instant-release Seroquel, which helped somewhat at 50-100 mg doses. It gave me tachycardia, so I switched to the XR version. Been now at 200 mg, and my anxiety has improved. A little bit foggy and sedated sometimes. Will try to lower the dose to 150 mg and see if it helps."

• rea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2021

"I have been diagnosed with BPD, GAD, MDD, and OCD, and have been taking lots of different mental health medications since the age of 10. It's taken over a year to find the medication that works best. My prescriber decided Seroquel would be a good option for me, so I tried it out. I take 75 mg in the morning and 75 mg at night. I haven't felt this good in years. All my anxiety is gone, and my OCD has become significantly easier to handle (also on clomipramine for OCD). This is a really good medication for me, and I strongly suggest it for other people."

• Ste...
• April 22, 2010

Quetiapine "I began taking 50 mg of Seroquel XR, which I am told is a very low dose. I feel much calmer during the stressful workday, so calm, in fact, that all I want to do is take a nap. I can hardly stay awake. Also, I'm having difficulty with mental acuity and feeling emotionally dulled. I did not take a dose last night, otherwise, I probably wouldn't be capable of writing this. I'm wondering if this sleepiness persists once I've been on it for a while, or if it lessens."

• Bas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 10, 2018

"Have been taking 50 mg daily for over 6 months now, and it has been a lifesaver. It has taken my anxiety from a 9/10 to a 2/10, with very few and far between panic attacks that are mild at best. The only negative side effects I experience are decreased libido, for which I take 50 mg of trazodone to counteract, and weight gain, which seems to be the norm for this drug."

• Vir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2017

"I just started taking 100 mg quetiapine to help me sleep. Only been on it for 5 days. I suffer from anxiety-sometimes severe, depression-sometimes severe, and severe pain from severe osteoarthritis, severe back pain from multiple surgeries, and degenerative disc disease. Anyway, thus far, quetiapine seems to help me sleep somewhat. Still waking up too early, averaging 4 hours of sleep per night, and I feel really foggy. Not sure what to do because I was taking trazodone, which helped me sleep but was nasty stuff. So from a lot of reviews I've read here, it seems quetiapine affects a lot of people differently. I'm so scared of it, yet I'm exhausted from lack of sleep, which causes me more anxiety and depression. I've not gotten a decent night's sleep in months. Any suggestions?"

• KRC...
• January 8, 2012

Quetiapine "I loved how the XR worked for me. I was on 50 mg at night. It was a 30-day trial to see if it would help me, it did. My GP gave me the XR, then my psychiatrist switched me to the IR 25 mg so I could take either 1 or 2 pills depending on how I felt. That seemed to be working okay, but I had another anxiety attack, and it has been 5 days since, and I am still not recovered. Tonight, I am going to take the XR and see what tomorrow brings. Luckily, I do go to my Dr. as well. I am sure that I will feel better tomorrow, as I felt great the day after my first XR dose."