- BPers Who Went Off Meds & Learned Their Lesson 4th March 2007
... specified) and has been on the Lamictal 150mgs and Seroquel 300mgs daily. She was diagnosed in June 2006 and ... week saying that she had brought her morning dose of Seroquel to school with her because she didn't have time for ... I have suspicions that she has stopped taking her Seroquel or has adjusted the dose:) ...I have found half pills ... noticed a box with pills matching the description of Seroquel in my younger daughters room about 3 weeks ago. We...
...
On a side note, is it really ok to split the seroquel pills? Is that dangerous or is that one of the meds ... doing better lately. Does she miss the mania or is the seroquel giving her bad side effects making her want to stop...
... specified) and has been on the Lamictal 150mgs and Seroquel 300mgs daily. She was diagnosed in June 2006 and ... week saying that she had brought her morning dose of Seroquel to school with her because she didn't have time for ... episodes and going off and on my lithium).
As you know seroquel is a major med for control for bipolar I. It looks ... other wise the pdoc would not of chose the compbo of seroquel and lamictal. It did the trick of stability for her ... to sneek back to her mania by cutting down on the seroquel . I really think she knew what she was doing. Mania...
... this morning and she told me that she is taking her Seroquel and just didn't take it the one morning she admitted...
... boyfriend, any boyfriend.
When you asked Erin about the seroquel , did you also discuss whether she is noticing a change...
... 2nd thought:
....When you asked Erin about the seroquel , did you also discuss whether she is noticing a change ... I think that she is playing the on and off of her seroquel to her own advantage. I also think she is not really...
... to be heightening once again in Erin's life. (The Seroquel was put in place to specifically address that problem ... Risperdal but with the side effects it was changed to Seroquel ) So the more I look at things and Erin's recent change ... She is not taking her meds as she should OR 2) The Seroquel is losing it's effectiveness and we need another med ... off on the weekends because of social life since the Seroquel puts her out so we do allow her to take that later...
- Awake for + 48 hours 4th March 2007
... taking my meds. I have not missed any. I am on 400 mg Seroquel , and 75 mg effexor. Most of the time it does really...
... thank God, hasn't had this problem and she is on Seroquel as well which usually does help with sleep. Perhaps...
... take my effexor in the morning, and the 400 mg of seroquel at night. I hate the thought of increasing it. I...
- just another newbie 3rd March 2007
... may do the trick. My daughter is on Lamictal and Seroquel ....the Seroquel also helps with depression so adding...
- disappointed in new med 3rd March 2007
... very well but I gained 30 lbs. He wants me to try seroquel rather than go back to zyprexa since zyprexa has so...
... Seroquel is often prescribed with lamictal. It seems to help...
... Seroquel is a good med. It was just what I needed for a period...
- anyone on lithium and concerta? 2nd March 2007
... My son is on Lamictal, Abilify, and Concerta (and Seroquel as needed). The Concerta has been a godsend for him...
- Seroquel, Cymbalta, Lithium, Lunesta... 2nd March 2007
... lithium that stuff is not doing good for her obviously. seroquel i highly reccomend it reallyyyyyyyyyy helps. its very...
... are all commonly used to treat bpd i have been on seroquel it does help with sleep i personally gain alot of...
... Hi there. Just wanted to say that seroquel is a nice med for sleep. Plus it's also used to treat...
- is it her bipolar? 28th February 2007
... find out what he really meant.
Also,
she was on seroquel for a few months, and it seemed to stabilize her manic ... alot of side effects immediately, so she is back on seroquel for now.
Her pdoc gave her the names of 4 other medication...
- pdoc told me to go cold turkey with my meds!! 28th February 2007
... added benefit of taking care of the depression is Seroquel . Just a few things to tuck into your back pocket...
- Does Manic episodes have to be treated 28th February 2007
... currently on Lamictal, Abilify, Concerta (for ADHD) and Seroquel as needed.
Make sure you tell him/her everythihg...
- Im bipolar but not sure these symptoms im having is bipolar 23rd February 2007
... hey everybody about 3years ago i stopped seroquel cold turkey which i was on for 6 years. I stopped...
... now. I think I damaged my body when I went off the seroquel cold turkey....
- Goody2Shuz ?Aricpet 23rd February 2007
... she is 15 years old and is on Lamictal 150mgs and Seroquel 100mgs in the am and 200mgs at bedtime. This combo...
- just got put on Prozac 20mg as well as Clonopazam 1mg and Depakote 500 mg 23rd February 2007
... irratable.
I was told by a few people here that Seroquel and Topamax together are great? I was trying to get...
... think I want to be on that one!
My friend was on seroquel and liked it. Basically am trying to find 2 meds similar...
... Lamictal and seroquel is a combo that works for many. Depakote does seem...
- Will I ever lead a successful life?? 21st February 2007
... probably going to go on something else since I stopped seroquel .
I'm 23 and I've moved out of my parents house...
- Any suggestions? 20th February 2007
... stabilizer with it? I've already tried abilify and seroquel . The seroquel really helped to bring me down to normal...
... he was quite "there" yet. Then lamictal was added; seroquel was removed and that combo works great for him. He...
... stabilizer with it? I've already tried abilify and seroquel . The seroquel really helped to bring me down to normal...
- An Update On My Mental Illness 19th February 2007
... going to put me on a new drug. He is taking me off the Seroquel . I can't remember what the new drug is called, I don...
- ? meds 19th February 2007
... unfortunately zyprexa does cause weight gain. I hear seroquel does too but to a much lesser degree. I've been on...
- Coming Down from Space 19th February 2007
... on 1050 mgs. of Lithium and was recently prescribed seroquel (which I haven't had since 1999- during the major ... episode). I found this message board when I typed in " Seroquel " on Google.
I used to go to the WAMI (Washington...
... for most to grasp.
You will have been perscibed seroquel because your doctor is concerned you may be lapsing...
... Hi Paul:
I took a 25 mg. of seroquel last night so I don't feel so spacey. And since the...
... of Lithium and have (this past week) been taking Seroquel to get sleep.
Signed,
someone who believes...
- Medications/Tegretol????? 16th February 2007
... while. Lithium works best for me with an occasional seroquel (25 mg.) or so at night....
- Anyone have luck with Lamictal, if so, what dosage? 15th February 2007
... to take the Lorazpem for anxiety, but switched to Seroquel for anxiety. The only thing you are taking that he...
- Anyone experience a relapse of depression on Lamictal? 15th February 2007
... them.
I'm currently taking 200 mg and crumbs of Seroquel at night to sleep. Any clues as to what's going on...
... sometimes occurred with Erin who is on both Lamictal and Seroquel .
A few weeks back, Erin started going into familiar ... He recommended that Erin take an extra 25mgs of Seroquel with her am and pm doses during those times on a need ... be to perhaps try taking the perscribed amount of Seroquel to see if it helps. That is the med that helps the ... readily after taking it. How much is the crumbs of Seroquel that you are taking. Erin is on 100mgs in the morning ... one thing I think you will be happy to know is that Seroquel has been shown to have a great ability to address...
... t even know how ANYONE can take so high a dose of Seroquel . Just the crumbs knock me out so much so that I can ... drunk one time when I was kid - not to taking the Seroquel but my reaction and fear of the feeling it gives me ... doctor told me that some people take up to 1200 mg of Seroquel , I freaked out! LOL I couldn't believe it.
Anyway...
- BP spouses on meds - do you mean the things you say?? 14th February 2007
... pdoc visit she was given a perscription for 25mgs Seroquel tabs to be taken every 8 hours in addition to her ... may be a time that she may benefit from some extra Seroquel .
To this day I am trying to get her to keep a mood...
- Hey everybody! 12th February 2007
... describe on this board. I have found that with Erin, Seroquel is really good a helping out with sleep so you may...
- bipolar meds 11th February 2007
... how well it works. My daughter is on it along with Seroquel and seems to be doing quite well on that combo. the ... Seroquel also works well on the depressive side so that may...
- more lamictal questions 11th February 2007
... week or Erin's period. In Erin's case he upped the Seroquel but I have heard that once you are at the right dose...
- Bipolar and pregnancy?? 11th February 2007
... control.
You might want to check into lamictal and seroquel . This is a combination that seems to work well for...
- I am scared, angry and lonely 10th February 2007
... break.
By the way, my daughter is on Lamictal and Seroquel and that combo is working well for her.
I hope...
... did very little for me, however I have not been on Seroquel I will ask the new pdoc about it.
MSLAINIE- Thank...
... working as well as they once did, and switched me to Seroquel , starting at 50mg going up to 300mg over the next...
... Hi, Blue:) Hang in there with the Seroquel ....I heard that the first few days are rough as far ... is able to get up after 8-10 hours of sleep.
The Seroquel is great as far as taking care of her frustration ... had some manic episode or perhaps psychosis and the Seroquel should take care of that.
I am glad you went to...
... Seroquel saved my life - hang in there with it. Go to bed earlier...
... Live_For_Music.
I am goint to hang in the with the seroquel , it has only been two days now. I need to give it ... goody2shuz- In answer to your questions, I started the seroquel on monday night at bed time 50mg. Then 100mg yesterday...
... several doses during the day.
The great thing about Seroquel is that you will see improvement rather quickly. ...
... Good evening All,
Well It is day three on the Seroquel . Today was much better than yesterday. I was late...
... Just checking in again. It is great to hear that the Seroquel is working so well....I am sure that once you are ... I forgot if you are on anything else besides the Seroquel but if not there is always room to add if the Seroquel ... do it on it's own. I know from research that the Seroquel was liked by many patients and doctors because it...
... helped. So gonna keep that up as I level out on the seroquel . Been keeping in contact with the pdoc daily. Have...
... just wanted to let you all know I really think this seroquel is working.
I just had a really good day, everything...
... Blue ~ It is great to hear that the Seroquel is helping. I was worried about you and am glad that...
... hello and let you all know I am doing great. The Seroquel is working very well. I feel like me again
Blue...
- A little tired 10th February 2007
... is weight neutral and many say they gained lots on Seroquel which wasn't the case with my daughter at all. So...
- Possibly not BP 10th February 2007
... of the atypical antipsychotics such as Risperdal, Seroquel , or Geodon that there is some improvement. Out of ... the three I would highly recommend the Seroquel since that has worked wonderfully for my daughter ... developed some side effects from that they changed her to Seroquel which works very much in the same way in terms of...
... causing such havoc. My son is on Lamictal, Abilify and Seroquel as needed and has had no problem tolerating the Concerta...
- long term quetiapine users 7th February 2007
... This drug is most commonly called Seroquel in the U.S., and it usually is prescribed along with...
... glad to see your post. My daughter, age 15, started Seroquel one year ago, so I really don't know about long term...
- confused 6th February 2007
... her demonstrating at home. She is on Lamictal and Seroquel and that combo works out very well for her. The Lamictal ... geared towards the depressive side of Bipolar. The Seroquel seems to work for the impulsivity and frustration ... works out wonderfully with no real side effects. The Seroquel does make her tired but she takes 100mgs in the morning...
- Racing Thoughts?? 6th February 2007
... that can get me "out" of my head. Im taking 25mg of seroquel at night, and it's been a lifesaver.
Someone...
- I am angry!!!!! 5th February 2007
... pdoc just advised us that she can take a little extra Seroquel during that time to help her through to see if it...
- much better but still problems with meds and sleep 4th February 2007
... So, in the meantime, I am still taking 25-50mg of seroquel at night to help me fall asleep. You may want to...
... I agree with the other poster about the seroquel . That stuff will knock you out! It has been great...
- foggy... 3rd February 2007
...
Are these meds making me worse? I stopped the seroquel already and am just taking the lamictal 200mg. I haven...
- What happens when you change meds ? 2nd February 2007
... currently on 150mg of Effexor XR and I WAS on 50mg of Seroquel . However, I hated the seroquel and even though I ... this past Monday, and he discussed switching me from Seroquel to Lamictal. He told me that while I considered the ... options, I could just drop back down to 25mg of Seroquel so that I could function in the morning. I left the ... things about it) So basically, I went from 50mg of Seroquel to nothing in 4 days and I'm now on 25mg of Lamictal ... change meds ? Was I supposed to just "stop" the seroquel as soon as I started the lamictal?
Ugh. why...
... like Effexor) and other categories of drugs like seroquel can be added to kind of "tweak" the control of moods...
- my husband is bi-polar 2nd February 2007
... what else to do to help him!! He's taking 100mg of seroquel a day and 400mg of lamicatil a day.....
- Rapid Cycling and lithium 1st February 2007
... Hello, Have you tried Seroquel my Husband takes that and it works very well for him...
- Is anyone else on these meds? 30th January 2007
... you should further discuss this with your doctor.... Seroquel works great for my daughter with that and perhaps...
- Change of meds - or bin the meds? Advice needed please 29th January 2007
... mentioned that i can change if I want and to research ' seroquel , risperidone, olanzapine and amitryptilide (spelling...
- New here - High School help? 27th January 2007
... Defiance Disorder. They just started him on Depokote and Seroquel . Once they release him in a week or so they have...
... this to your anxieties, but, seriously, depakote and seroquel are high weight gain drugs. this can make a person ... maybe just ask him about lower weight gain risk? seroquel is good at calming. maybe risperdal? (may gain weight...
... more..he was on abilify but decided he didnt like it.. seroquel definitly put weight on him. he too is over 200 lbs...
- How do you go back to husband and wife after a long depressive episode? 26th January 2007
... years. Right now, he is on cimbalta, xanax, and seroquel was added yesterday to help him sleep.
We have...
- How do I stop... 25th January 2007
... tomorrow I promise. I don't want to keep taking the seroquel . I've gained at least 5 lbs in 2 weeks and all I do...
... Maybe the drinking is making you gain rather than the Seroquel :) Just a thought!
Hope you have a chance to call...
- getting out of a funk 25th January 2007
... while?)? Or maybe a different med altogether (like seroquel , which has been approved for bipolar depression now ... ). I'm taking seroquel and it's a good calming med. Also works great for...
- anyone else relate? 24th January 2007
... all down. It was exhausting. My p-nurse then added seroquel , which had a strange effect on me, something like...
... or the bp itself? Maybe both! I'm on lamictal and seroquel . Seroquel seems nice. I can actually focus a little...
- To sleep or not to sleep 22nd January 2007
... in the morning. The pdoc first tried low doses of Seroquel , which did not work. Then he tried Rozerem and Ambien ... which did not work consistently. Then he went back to Seroquel at a higher dose (100 mg) which either doesn't work...
... clonadine work? (One of my son's complaints about the Seroquel is that sometimes it doesn't kick in for 2 hours,...
... anyway, getting to the sleep problem, hes been on seroquel , low doses= not enough, high doses= he would fall...
- Luvox, Celexa, Buspar and weight gain 22nd January 2007
... About 6 months ago I started celexa and buspar with seroquel at bedtime, at start I weighed 155, two weeks ago...
... about every medicine known to man. I am currently on seroquel , celexa and hydroxcine. I have been taking celexa ... on and off since 06/00 and seroquel on and off since 04/01. I was on buspar for a year ... I did not have a significant weight gain hike on seroquel , celexa or buspar, but there was a definite gradual...
- gav_73 22nd January 2007
... condition a little. So, I take a VERY small amount of Seroquel at night to help me sleep, and I have to say, I have...
- self harming 22nd January 2007
... mention the self harm? I think she will increase my seroquel and lamictal though. I dunno. I just wanted to let...
- Taking Depakote ER 21st January 2007
... appointment a few days later so she started me on seroquel instead. I don't have that side effect from the seroquel...
... appointment a few days later so she started me on seroquel instead. I don't have that side effect from the seroquel...
- PROVIGIL -- anyone tried it? 21st January 2007
... in a quiet and well-lit room for reading.
The seroquel I am taking has really helped slow my mind down! I...
- lithium,seraquel,and lortab? 18th January 2007
... effect though and see what they recommend. I am on seroquel and lamictal, but I haven't taken the other med you...
- Waiting for diagnosis 18th January 2007
... seem to have found the right combo of Lamictal and Seroquel .
The Lamictal will take some time to work because...
- Been Awhile 17th January 2007
... and booze. He was stabilized taking lithium1200mgs,s seroquel 100mgs. no more antidepressants. Since december06 ... seroquel has been eliminated and the lithium is a slow release...
- Seroquel and Lamictal 16th January 2007
... she has on the topic. I think you'll find that the seroquel will be a nice compliment to lamictal. I don't think ... seroquel necessarily causes weight gain....
... that combo and it is great for her.:blob_fire The Seroquel is great in terms of helping her with the agitation ... some weight which she has recently lost while on the Seroquel . My daughter is sitting right next to me and tells ... that this combo works out for you.....as far as the Seroquel it will make you tired but give it sometime....my...
- How bad is drinking for someone with bipolar and meds, etc? 12th January 2007
... so sweet! I am doing better because my pdoc added seroquel today and I feel A LOT calmer already! It knocked...
... m happy to hear you're feeling better. I've heard seroquel works well for sleep and agitation. Hopefully you...
- Does everyone take depression meds? None of mine work? Why Bother? 12th January 2007
... supposedly one of the best meds for bipolar depression! Seroquel recently got approved for that though so maybe you...
- My 16 Year Old Son. 11th January 2007
... but finally it seems we found a good combo which is Seroquel and Lamictal. I like this combo because although...
- BP I meds that work? Please help 10th January 2007
... weight.
Read a few threads, some seem to think seroquel and lamictal are good, do ou use them together or...
- Lithium -please help 9th January 2007
... - is it because he is agitated? I'm wondering if seroquel might be worth a try....along with the lithium and...
... He was on seroquel , it did not help him sleep even at 300mgs. when did...
- Evaluated: Bipolar / Depression 9th January 2007
... how well it worked when they did!! She is now on Seroquel instead which is working just as well for her. One ... difference with the Risperdal and the Seroquel is that recent studies show that Seroquel is also ... well but over time you will.
One more thing....the Seroquel that my daughter is on is great if you need to sleep...
... him if he would consider changing the Risperdal to Seroquel which is known to help you sleep. My daughter takes ... I told her that she might want to hold off on the Seroquel until she got home. She is of course a "Ms. Know ... So needless to say she now holds off on taking her Seroquel until she is ready to go to sleep.
PLEASE do not...
- Cost of meds!!!! may have to go w/o...? 6th January 2007
... me crazy it was so unbearable. ANYWAY, I am now on seroquel and doing just fine. I am taking three 25mg pills...
... I'm on 25 mg of Seroquel . My pdoc gave me samples of it until I could get...
- Cycling Again with new meds 5th January 2007
... The agitation is unreal, I thought that 1000mg of Seroquel would bring me down but it's seemed to make everything...
... about this for a few weeks and I decided to get off seroquel and change everything else. I have been on seroquel ... Good luck! Also, I had horrible panic attacks on seroquel ....
- Doc put me on Depakote today--He also said..... 5th January 2007
... me on depakote today. He will slowly taper me off seroquel and gradually increase depakote. He said if I gain...
- Any Meds That Helps With Agitation and Irritability? 4th January 2007
... tennessean! I really need all the help I can get. I take seroquel 500mg nite, ambien, lithium 1200mg am and pm. Help...
- what is the point ? 4th January 2007
... diagnosed and treated. So far she is doing quite well on Seroquel and Lamictal.
The important thing to realize ... beginning...my daughter started fainting with her Seroquel when it was increased and the psychiatrist reassurred ... help you through until you find the right meds. The Seroquel seemed to help my daughter with the self injury,....
- Hello to All BP People~I'm New Here 3rd January 2007
... at the hospital they changed my meds to Lithium & Seroquel at night to help me sleep. They also set me up to ... thru my regular doctor. I had to do away with the Seroquel . I took it up 'til November & my Psychiatrist took ... anxious. I couldn't sleep at night & being off of the Seroquel I had nothing to help me sleep. I found I would start...
... lithium as you have, and the very same reaction to Seroquel . When I was first diagnosed by my psychiatrist, I ... trying Lamictal, and it has been wonderful. I also take Seroquel for insomnia, but only in very, very small doses. ... behavior, less stress, and mixed with the crumbs of Seroquel for sleep, it's been great.
Also, we are about...
- Bipolar 2 2nd January 2007
... with our daughter we have found that Risperdal and Seroquel definitely help out. Of course what works well with...
... have also had very good results on the Lamictal, with Seroquel to sleep (but only crumbs of a 25mg pill, as it knocks...
- Can I get any info on Zyprexa-I feel the mean coming on again! 1st January 2007
... this are the atypical antipsychotics....Risperdal, Seroquel and Geodon are in this category as well as Abilify ... until she developed a reaction to it and is now on Seroquel which also helps. She still does say and do things...
- Weight gain 1st January 2007
... that she is on Lamictal which is weight neutral and Seroquel which caused a small amount of weight gain which is...
... have always had a big appetite.) My pdoc said that seroquel can cause weight gain but she read that abilify does ... is why we went with the abilify instead. Also, the seroquel is very useful for sleep and the abilify may not be...
- should I encourage her to go to college? 31st December 2006
... medications on his own..and he cant do that..he stopped seroquel a week ago..i think that was helping a little bit...
- Teen Daughter Bipolar and ADHD 30th December 2006
... what you are going to wake up to around here..hes on seroquel and effexor, but i really dont think its the right...
... to try. My son also has anxiety issues and takes Seroquel for them. His current meds are 150 mg. of Lamictal ... (he is going up to 200 mg. soon), 50 mg. of Seroquel for sleep and as needed for anxiety (it's not really...
- Bipolar II - HELP 29th December 2006
... Goody:) :)
PS ~ As far as agitation and anger Seroquel works well for my daughter in addressing that and...
- new 29th December 2006
... reasons as well.......but I also take sleeping pills, seroquel and ambien because without them I can't sleep.
So...
- Withdrawal after 36 years of melarill? 27th December 2006
... replaced the 25 mg melarill with Topamax 50 mg and Seroquel 50 mg.
In many respects this has made her a new...
... are some of the side effects of both the Topamax and Seroquel . Making a call to her psych today. Her stomach and...
... three nights my Mom has quit using her Topamax and Seroquel . She is now only taking her 600 Mg of Lithium nightly ... stomach issues have gone away. At 1st the Topamax and Seroquel seemed to be the perfect drugs to replace the Melarill ... . Lately the Topamax and Seroquel seemed to be giving her painful muscle spasms that ... great if she could manage without the Topamax and Seroquel by only taking the Lithium. Remember before this ... for 3 days. Hopefully the 4 months of Topamax and Seroquel helped to wean her off 1/2 of her Lithium and the...
... of Topomax for prevention of Migraines and I take Seroquel anywhere from 25 mgs to 50, for sleep, occasionally...
... her lithium in half and introduced the Topamax and Seroquel .
I thought she was doing great until she started ... odd symptoms. Now we have removed the Topamax and Seroquel and after 3 days she seems to be doing even better ... thinks next Monday.
If nothing else the Topamax and Seroquel allowed her to adjust to using 1/2 as much lithium...
... he said to have her start taking 100 to 200 mg of Seroquel at bedtime to help her sleep. She could continue...
- Abilify: Good? Bad? 27th December 2006
... will take half later on. I also take small dose of seroquel am and noon. Hope I don't get sleepy as well. Thanks...
