- Long term Seroquel use? 20th March 2008
... contraindications, he doesn't want me to take the Seroquel for too long. I'm not sure how long he thinks is ... too long....the problem is the Seroquel seems to work....it breaks the severe depresssion...
... seizures and migraines?
My understanding is that while Seroquel and Topamax both have the potential for neurological ... question better.
As far as personal experience taking Seroquel long-term by itself, I've been on it several years...
... verbalize it...it's gotten a little bit worse with the Seroquel , but not as bad as the suicidal depression that I ... weigh which situation has the worst outcome. The Seroquel does work and doesn't seem to have any of the bad...
- Abilify and Lamictal 9th March 2008
... mood stabilizers out there and other anti psychotics. Seroquel is not so activating and is more calming. I have been...
... Yes I will keep you posted. I did try seroquel , but it made me so groggy I only take it when I really...
- Can I heal my brain? Now rapid cycling. 7th March 2008
... Will I be ok? I do NOT want to go on Depakote or Seroquel . I felt so good on lamictal and cymbalta. I could...
...
... felt good on it combined with an anti-depressant. Seroquel is another of the more mood-elevating mood stabilizers...
...
- Musings on a Sunny Sunday in Oregon 2nd March 2008
... fact, we added for the upteenth time, a low dose of Seroquel to help even my moods. I slept 16 hours at the first...
- Feeling A LOT better! 28th February 2008
... effexor xr, zoloft
Antipsychotics: abilify, geodon, seroquel (briefly for sleep)
Mood stabilizers: lamictal...
- Journey 28th February 2008
... change where you are right now.
I gained 30lbs on Seroquel when I was first diagnosed, and my family and I just...
- Recently (sort of) diagnosed with hypomanic bipolar disorder. 26th February 2008
... that I may be hypomanic bipolar and she put me on Seroquel , klonopin and zoloft. I feel like a zombie all day ... but that ends at the end of this week. I take my Seroquel at 6pm and usually fall asleep around 8pm then wake ... peaceful but totally useless. Anyone else taking Seroquel and sleep this much? How do you function or work?...
... Hi,
Yes I know what you mean. I am on Seroquel - 300mg. I have rapid cycle bipolar and my mind races ... have to run.
Work was hard for me too because of Seroquel and I found myself drinking red bull to get awake...
- Severe Exhaustion 17th February 2008
... done.
At the moment, I am on depakote, lamictal, seroquel , and just recently put on wellbutrin, because my psych...
... Depakote and Seroquel can both be very sedating (and energy-depleting)....
- just diagnosed and very confused... 15th February 2008
... hypermanic disorder last week and they placed her on Seroquel and Depakote. She's 25, not really familiar with the...
... I am on both depakote and seroquel at the moment. It is working fairly well. Some side ... effects of seroquel are drowsiness and significant weight gain.
A psychiatri...
- so many meds so many side effects 13th February 2008
... drugs i can talk to my doctor about? i was thinking seroquel . suggestions greatly appreciated:D...
... then i read something saying that invega along with seroquel were just approved by the FDA for treating Bipolar...
... are notorious for that. I was recently taking some Seroquel , Lamictal and Celexa. Taking Seroquel, even at 25mg...
... for that right combo. I am taking the lamictal and seroquel along with xanax and am not sure this is even working...
...
... had good results. One of them gained 100 pounds on Seroquel , so she is very happy she's off it.
I recommend...
... about most of the meds mentioned here, except for seroquel , I was put on that when I was first diagnosed, and...
- Nightmares anyone? 7th February 2008
... Frustrating....Presently on 50mg zoloft in the am and 400mg seroquel at bedtime. The seroquel takes anywhere from 2 to...
... I was on 600mgs of Seroquel and I had night disturbances all the time. The higher ... of 25's to go back to sleep.
I have been off of Seroquel for almost 5 weeks now and even the first night I...
... is $4 at local pharmacy.
The best bet for removing seroquel was risperdol. , which I have taken up to 1.5 mg at...
- Antipsychs or mooodstabilizers? 5th February 2008
... see how that goes. The three antipsychs I tried were Seroquel , Zyprexa, and Risperdal. I have to admit I never actually...
- Desperate - how long will Seroquel take to work? 5th February 2008
... kinda scary with the vision problems. I was only on seroquel very breifly for sleep, so maybe others know more ... with it.
I hope that stuff goes away and that the seroquel starts working great for you! :)...
... get worse and have to come off it? I have upped the Seroquel to 450mg at night and 25mg during the day. Maybe it...
- Bipolar/ADD 4th February 2008
... started taking lexapro later Ambien CR, Paxil and Seroquel . All of this so that I could sleep. The same Psychiatrist...
... and could not go to sleep again. Last night I took seroquel and slept like a baby but felt sluggish today but...
- seraquel vs klonipon 'ding' 2nd February 2008
... As far as I know, the Seroquel is very sedating, Klonopin less so. But it all depends...
... Seroquel is very sedating. I've taken it before but had very...
... Involuntary movements can be a very serious side effect of Seroquel . You need to mention this to your doctor. Do this...
- I think I might need help 30th January 2008
... i got put on seroquel 25 mg 4 times a day.
it is making me a bit zoned...
- I never see anyone talking about "Carbatrol" ?? 23rd January 2008
... If you're asking me, I am currently taking Seroquel , a very small dose of Zoloft, Lunesta for sleep, and ... stable at all since I got the bright idea to wean the Seroquel on my own. I hope that I never do anything that stupid...
... up if they cry in the middle of the night.
What is Seroquel anyway?
So I started takin xanax for panic ... 3408161]If you're asking me, I am currently taking Seroquel , a very small dose of Zoloft, Lunesta for sleep, and ... stable at all since I got the bright idea to wean the Seroquel on my own. I hope that I never do anything that stupid...
- Don't want to take Lithium anymore, so I'm stopping. 22nd January 2008
... I know.
I decided last August to decrease my Seroquel dose. Yes, I felt better without the side effects...
... to know anything else that has helped. I take some seroquel at night, cymbalta for depression....tried a lot of...
... a mood stabilizer with antidepressant properties - Seroquel is one. Lamictal is another. I know Lamictal didn...
... to know anything else that has helped. I take some seroquel at night, cymbalta for depression....tried a lot of...
- The shakes 21st January 2008
... have one question though. At night before bed..... seroquel is my med of choice. Yet after taking it.....around...
- DRINKING alcohol and taking meds........... 20th January 2008
... This past week( Thursday ) my pdoc just put me on SEROQUEL ( which I have noticed on this board a lot of you...
... Ran accross your post. Been on Seroquel 50mg and also lamictal 300 for three years now. Have ... out.
DO you have the shakes after you take your seroquel ? About 30 minutes if I dont go to bed, my body involuntaril ... This past week( Thursday ) my pdoc just put me on SEROQUEL ( which I have noticed on this board a lot of you...
... experiment on myself and make notes.
I have been on Seroquel for 5 days now. The first day I felt a little tired ... think clearly.
Has anyone gain a lot of weight on Seroquel ? that is one of my main concerns.
Thanks!!...
- Learning to live with it 19th January 2008
... S. it is known that they do.
The NHS put me on Seroquel which is an atypical antipsychotic. I tried to ride ... till 2 or 3 and sleeping in. When I started taking Seroquel I finally began to have normal hours. We're talking...
- You know your medications are expensive when... 17th January 2008
... I'm on abilify, Lamictal, Lexapro, and seroquel , and boy are they expensive! Luckily my dad has a...
...
- Wishing things were better 14th January 2008
... hours and that makes him wonder. He put me back on Seroquel for sleep (200-300 depending on how I feel), thinking...
... hey,
Thats a really high dose of seroquel , I would watch out for weight gain on that stuff,...
... it was a good move, personally.
Lily- I was on seroquel before and didn't have any problems, but then again...
... started taking Trileptal about two years ago in place of seroquel , and it works great for me. I think it's more expensive ... have heard others talk about the same struggles with Seroquel , although it did help me sleep really well, so I miss...
- trazidon 13th January 2008
... Temazepam for sleep.... I too take lamictal and also seroquel and several others and I have no appetite... Just...
- Geodon Side Effects 12th January 2008
... drugs that are on my list are Lamictal, Depakote, abd Seroquel . Since I have been diagnosed for sure as BP I am...
...
... atypical antipsychotics (Geodon, Zyprexa, Abilify, Seroquel , Risperdal) block the action of dopamine receptors...
- Meds are Depressing 12th January 2008
... thinking about it. I've tried Risperidal, Geodon, Seroquel , and I've had Prozac, Zoloft...gawd, there's more...
... Hi lady
I tried lamotrigine, seroquel , abilify, respiridol and some antidepressents (bad...
- just ran into the ground 11th January 2008
... long. What medication are you on? I just started Seroquel a little under a year ago and started Lamictal two...
- Mixed State 11th January 2008
... I am on Lamictal and also have a Seroquel script that he has told me is PRN for when I need...
... restless it is worth it. I couldn't take geodon or seroquel because of how sedated I got....
- Lamictal At Night - Anyone??? 11th January 2008
... should not have a drowsy effect and switched me from Seroquel to Lamictal because of the zombie effect the Seroquel...
- Lamictal and preganancy 9th January 2008
... months now and taking 200mg in the am.Also taking Seroquel at night for sleep.
Im 28 and was diagnosed with...
- Lamictal: memory loss and creativity 6th January 2008
... I got the bright idea back in August to reduce my Seroquel . Doc advised against it; I did it anyway. I have...
- Anti-psychotic meds and nightmares? 4th January 2008
... I have very vivid dreams on Seroquel although I wouldn't necessarily call them gruesome...
... vivid dreams during the first six months that I took Seroquel . So you aren't alone on this. Luckily I've mellowed...
- anti-psychotic meds cause anger 3rd January 2008
... Maybe a med that is a little more calming like seroquel ? Or maybe some good old lithium? You should discuss...
- Depressed, but getting better! 2nd January 2008
... 30 mg in the morning, Topamax 50 mg 2x a day, and Seroquel 100 mg at bedtime. Those are the Bipolar meds. On...
- Getting started with Lamictal 30th December 2007
... to get rid of. I've had to start taking one of my seroquel in the daytime to slow me down some. Oh and my senses...
... a hypomanic state for weeks now, and I do have the Seroquel to bring me down, but I am really resisting going...
- Extremely depressed!! 29th December 2007
... guilt trips. I am on Topamax as my mood stabilizer, Seroquel , and Celexa. I was just put on it this month while...
- Lamictal 27th December 2007
... each ... went a bit whacko each time so I was put on Seroquel which I still take (varies from 200mg to 300mg). ...
- Tobacco and alcohol warnings 14th December 2007
... Both the Seroquel and Lamicatal I am on have warnings that alcohol and...
- On Topamax, Celexa, and Seroquel for Bipolar 12th December 2007
... true. I have never been on it before. I have been on seroquel for a while though. Now I am on abilify, lamictal...
... Hi,
I am on 1300mg of lithium and 200mg of seroquel (seroque at night for sleep)
both help mood . What...
... meds that work for me is 1350mg lithium and 200mg of seroquel . I eat/drink little caffine, and sugar, and no booze...
- Finally took my Seroquel as prescribed 5th December 2007
... unload all you want!!!
How long have you been on Seroquel ? The sedation usually decreases within a week or...
... support group, two people were refusing to take their Seroquel because of the same reactions (and weight gain). ...
... on Lamictal, none with that reaction.
Maybe the Seroquel can be a temporary until the Lamictal kicks in. Or...
- Was prescribed Seroquel Xr for bipolar 3rd December 2007
... Seroquel is a very effective medication for mood stabilization...
... Seroquel is actually quite effective as a mood stabilizer....
... was diagnosed with bipolar in 2003, and I was put on Seroquel also by my pdoc at the time. My experience with seroquel...
... bipolar II diagnosis and my pdoc wanted me on 300 of Seroquel XR each night. Are you stepping up to that dose,...
... give me Welbutrin instead of my prozac. As for the Seroquel Xr, I'm still taking it but 300mg didn't do anything...
... have a lesser chance of making one manic. I hope the seroquel will continue to work for you too....
... than in the U.S. Nearly a year ago I was prescribed Seroquel . Before that I was prescribed two different SSRIs ... I went a bit nutso from the meds and they gave me Seroquel . It took me out of the weird mixed state/psychosis ... taking as of December 30th.
So, good luck with the Seroquel . I do know that in the UK they offer this as a monotherapy...
... med my pdoc tried after my diagnosis of BP II was seroquel . I had to stop working because of the side effects ... it was originally an anti-seizure med) and take the Seroquel only on the nights when I cannot sleep. I hope the ... Seroquel works for you....
- Manic vs. normal self? 29th November 2007
... freakishly strong.
I am still under the influence of Seroquel right now, so I am having a hard time telling whether...
- What can I do? 26th November 2007
... I would definatley call the doctor. I am only on Seroquel right now and it is all I can do to function through...
- How do you know when you are going through a normal stage? 24th November 2007
... one week in October. Now I am on Depakote 1,000 mg, Seroquel 100 mg, and Lexapro 10 mg. I think that it might be...
- Do holidays like thanksgiving. affect your Bipolar? 22nd November 2007
... more aniety relief, from the meds you describe. The Seroquel has a major sedating effect, and will take your anxiety...
... the Trileptal will do something. I don't have the Seroquel yet...I hope I can sleep when I get it! Thanks though...
... Oh, believe me, you will sleep when you get the Seroquel ! You will want to do nothing but sleep.
I called ... panic attacks, upwards of 15 per day. He upped my Seroquel , which I am already not functioning on anyhow. This...
... Klyn07 -
Welcome. I just read your post about the Seroquel , and wondered if you've called your pdoc and told...
... much for the heads up. =) I still don't have the Seroquel , so I still don't sleep well. Maybe I can just take...
- It's A Lot to Handle (and to Read) Please Help 19th November 2007
... and none of them worked... However, once I started seroquel , it does help with the sleep... most of the time unless...
- Seroquel Side Effects? 8th November 2007
... When I started Seroquel all i did was sleep. I coulnd't stay awake if my life...
... As with most sedating meds, Seroquel took a couple of weeks for me to adapt. BUT, I must...
- Just Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder 7th November 2007
... The MD stated that I am bipolar and he put be on Seroquel . Can anyone give me any imput on this or has anyone...
- What Meds Are You On? 7th November 2007
... helpful.
I am currently taking Depakote and low dose Seroquel . I was also on Zoloft, but have had to discontinue...
... Hi, I'm on Lamictal for mood swings and Seroquel for sleep. For me, Lamictal works
well for the manic...
... Hello,
I am currently taking 30mg Lexapro and 50mg Seroquel in the morning, 200mg Lamictal, 200mg Trileptal, and ... 100mg Seroquel at night. I take 1mg Zanax when needed. This combo...
... been working like magic for me,
30mg Lexapro, 50mg Seroquel in the morning
100mg Seroquel, 200mg Lamictal, 200mg ... and Lithium- good for 2 years
Lexapro, Depakote, Seroquel -Depakote caused me to become manic, my doc said this...
... on Depakote and Lexapro. I was then switched to the Seroquel ....
... helpful.
I am currently taking Depakote and low dose Seroquel . I was also on Zoloft, but have had to discontinue...
... I take:
0.5mg. Ativan AM
50mg. Seroquel AM
200mg. Lamictal AM
50mg. Seroquel Mid-day
... Ativan PRN Mid-day
200mg. Lamictal PM
500mg. Seroquel PM
I was on 1mg. of Klonopin for sleep (calm anxiety...
... take Epilim (Depakote) in the morning and at night, Seroquel at night and my pdoc has just added Lexapro in the...
... I take 100 mg Seroquel and 10 mg Lexapro. My first combo was Lamictal and ... acted), then I was switched to Lamictal, Lexapro, Seroquel . I became allergic to the Lamictal, and was put on...
- Feeling anxious... 4th November 2007
... aren't so sleepy? Remember you told me to take my Seroquel . So take your Geodon!!! =)
Do something that...
- Thinking about going to Mercy Ministries 4th November 2007
... it would probably be a bad idea to get off of the Seroquel to. I don't know what I am going to do. I am hoping...
- Bipolar Disorder + Borderline; Treating BD without meds; other newbie questions. 2nd November 2007
... significantly improved with the use of meds....Lamictal and Seroquel seem to be the combination that has helped my younger...
- Pdoc and the other appts I had today 1st November 2007
... day instead of twice. He said not to worry about the Seroquel for now. He wants to see if the increase helps and...
- Cornered and hurting - complete frustration 31st October 2007
... .the pdoc tells her to take an extra 25mgs of her Seroquel every 8 hours if need be and she does find that helps...
- Finally (hopefully) Stable! 30th October 2007
... time. Anyway, the combo as it stands is:
600mg. Seroquel (500mg. at night, 50mg. in the morning, 50mg. in the ... anyway, less agitation/anxiety which I credit to the Seroquel 'cause that's the only med. my pdoc messed with. ...
... is seeming to wander, and my first mid-day dose of Seroquel was missed today because my prescription wasn't in...
... pretty stressful...and I couldn't get my afternoon Seroquel because I don't have the form from the psychiatrist...
... and I am confident that you will too!!
About the Seroquel ....I think that you should see if your pdoc can FAX...
... Teacher Workdays so I'll be able to have my afternoon Seroquel when I go back on Wednesday as I see my pdoc Monday...
... GREAT.
I am glad that you will not be missing you Seroquel ....it is so important that you stay on schedule with...
... t need it. But I did seriously consider taking my Seroquel with me...our school system has a Zero Tolerance Policy...
... t need it. But I did seriously consider taking my Seroquel with me...our school system has a Zero Tolerance Policy...
... while in school. Paige has an afternoon dose of her Seroquel to take and needs the paperwork filled out as is the...
... having a hard time remembering to take my afternoon Seroquel since it's been a while since I've been on a mandatory ... forgot to get my pdoc's paper saying I can have my Seroquel at school. :) So hopefully Mom can get that tomorrow...
... Tomorrow I'll have the Seroquel at school - took a day to get in touch with my pdoc ... ...hopefully with the Seroquel the days will be better somewhat...
Things seem...
... kicking in (because to the best of my knowledge, the Seroquel should've taken effect immediately...) or if I'm just...
- Relapse and problems with sleeping... 29th October 2007
... say hi. I don't know much about meds yet but I take Seroquel and it knocks me out and helps me sleep all night ... and I know that..You may want to ask your Pdoc about Seroquel though and give it a whirl if you can. Good luck and...
... Thanks for the help. yeah i've tried seroquel and it does knock me out but it had some undesirable...
- How to curb the Seroquel hunger? 28th October 2007
... hope that helps... (when i first started on the seroquel years ago i gained like 10 pounds before i realised...
... struggle with munchies almost every day! Hope the Seroquel works out for you..!!...
... the bed and dishes on the floor. I have been taking Seroquel at 900mg per night. I saw my pdr. today and he cut ... the Seroquel down to 300 mg. per night. I hope it helps. I got...
- weight, geodon, wellbutrin, amongst others! 25th October 2007
... be so tired all the time. I really CAN NOT take my Seroquel until I see my pdoc this week. But everyone else made...
- Ocd? 24th October 2007
... helps, im on lithium(1200mg),clonazepam(50mg),and seroquel (400mg)...
... believe that I am on 2 mg a day. I also take 200mg of Seroquel and 200 mg of lamictal. I was diagnosed with BPD...
- wellbutrin 24th October 2007
... so I now I take WB in the morning only and taking seroquel in the evenings. It's a great balance for me
BTW...
- Messed up BAD last night 24th October 2007
... long of depression. Except....instead of taking my Seroquel and putting myself to sleep no matter how wide awake...
... resolutions:
1. You will set an alarm clock and take your Seroquel when you are supposed to.
2. You will turn down ... the brightness on your computer when you take your Seroquel so that you aren't stimulated by the light from it...
... point of even turning off the PC after you take your Seroquel and perhaps come up with a less stimulating activity...
- Outpatient Program 23rd October 2007
... imagine.
And young lady I think you should take your seroquel ! It is supposed to help with depression. I have been ... depression, mania, sleep, and maintenane therapy. yay for seroquel ! hahaha
How old are you if you don't mind my asking...
- Got the Lamictal rash 23rd October 2007
... off of the Lamictalk still, and she said taht hte Seroquel should be okay as a mood stabilizer for me. She also...
- topamax/seroquel treatment...anyone else on topamax? 21st October 2007
... I'm on Seroquel but what is the Topamax for? I want to be educated...
... Topamax so I don't really know about it, but I had Seroquel for a while and I had that foggy feeling you mentioned...
... for the information on the Topomax. I hate taking my Seroquel due to being so groggy all the time from it. When...
- How Many Use Long-Term Sleep Meds or Tranquilizers? 21st October 2007
... pdoc into a sleeping pill in addition to the low dose Seroquel and Depokote. The combination is lovely - I've slept ... expect the pdoc will let me anyway. Higher doses of Seroquel give me uncomfortable side effects so I don't really...
... suffer from serious insomnia aswell. I was taking Seroquel , but due to the huge weight gain, I've gone off it...
- So many questions about my son who suffers from BP 20th October 2007
... WE finally figured it out and got to Lamictal and Seroquel and have finally seen the light at the end of the...
- trying to help my friend - antidepressant induced mania 20th October 2007
... against taking it. the pdoc came back with suggestion on Seroquel as an alternative. All meds carry lots of potential...
... Risperdal which is in the same classification of meds as Seroquel an atypical antipsychotic. The pdoc had said that ... reaction to the Risperdal and they replaced it with Seroquel .
Seroquel is wonderful in terms of controlling ... side of BP. That is why some people can do well on Seroquel alone but most BPers require a combination of meds...
... against taking it. the pdoc came back with suggestion on Seroquel as an alternative. All meds carry lots of potential ... medication. And millions of people take antipsychotics ( Seroquel ) without any adverse effects. If your friend has BP...
- Llama 19th October 2007
... just isn't cutting it. I'm on 100mg Lamictal, 100mg Seroquel and ,5 mg Klonopin.
And don't feel bad about the...
