I am starting on Seroquel l am scared of the side effects
@A MyDepressionTeam Member l not to take them anymore x
This is my own personal experience... I had been taking a low dose of Seroquel for about 2 ½ years, feeling very depressed and low, my psychiatrist decided to take me off Seroquel I was prescribed Bupropion. I feel like a lot of the symptoms that I was accrediting to depression, were side effects. Extreme fatigue, grogginess, difficulty focusing. If I went to a depressive mind set I would be consumed by suicidal thoughts. Another thing... I have a severe neck injury, I have been… read more
I am dealing with not being able to leave my apartment along with the major depression. I know it's baby steps.
What happens when you've been taking seroquel XR for a long time on highest dose 800mg and you suddenly just stop ?
Try and get someone you trust to go with you or phone your psychiatrist you need to find a way to get the Seroquel again. Rooting for you
Is anyone taking this drug making their anxiety worse?
Yes the drug can make you worse
I take Lamotrigine (Lamictal) and Duloxitine (Cymbalta) with Quetiapine (Seroquel). I take Seroquel in 50mg extended release and 1-2 25 mg regular release about 1-2hours before I want to go to bed… read more
Hi,
I have used various SSRIs over the last ten years none of them helping much, after suffering heavily with insomnia which really made my depression a lot worse I started using Mirtazapine 30mg which has been a God send for sleep and feeling more relaxed, my psychiatrist mentioned he wanted to add Quetiapine next time I see him.
Just wanted to know people's experiences in using it for depression and combined with Mirtazapine? I heard they both give you a big weight gain, which I don't… read more
What kind of problems?
Why am I on an anti psychotic for Dysthymia??? I'm getting so I don't trust my shrinks!
I have been taking Seroquel for the past 5 years and it has helped me considerably better than any other meds I have used. I have uncontrollable outbursts of anger and aggressiveness towards others… read more
I have been on it for 8 yrs can a you come of it if your feeling better
Is that Quetiapine Jacqui?..Dr has just started me on it.. X
Can Seroquel make you feel even worse when you first go on it, can't stop crying feel so lightheaded.Everything upsets me can't talk to anyone or even watch TV.Waiting to hear back from my Doctor.
I went through about four meds before the right one. Hang in there.
Can it make you feel even worse when you first go on it, can't stop crying feel so lightheaded.
Yes, until the medication gets into your system it can make you feel worse.