Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I took Seroquel for 9 months & I HATED it. I worked up to 300mg. I took the medication at night & it would knock me out for 10 – 12 hours straight. I gave it a couple months to see if the side effects would lessen. They didn’t. So we cut my dosage in half down to 150mg. I still slept a lot & I could not get moving the next day. I kept taking the meds thinking things would level ... Show Full Comment

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I took Seroquel for 9 months & I HATED it. I worked up to 300mg. I took the medication at night & it would knock me out for 10 – 12 hours straight. I gave it a couple months to see if the side effects would lessen. They didn’t. So we cut my dosage in half down to 150mg. I still slept a lot & I could not get moving the next day. I kept taking the meds thinking things would level out over the next few months. They didn’t. The medication did not help my depression at all & on top of that my body felt so drugged. I was so weak that I could barely take care of every day household chores. I almost never left my house because I always felt so bad both emotionally & physically. We cut my dosage down again & a couple months later I still felt horrible. I WAS A PRISONER IN MY OWN BODY!! I read that other people gained weight on this medication. I actually LOST weight. I have always been thin but while on this medication I started to look like a walking skeleton. I live alone & I was too weak & tried to even get up to cook. I was only eating one small meal a day. It was quite scary watching myself literally withering away. I finally asked my doctor to get me off Seroquel. She prescribed Citalopram (generic for Lexapro) and after just two weeks I am starting to feel better & I am eating better also. I regret wasting almost a year of my life on Seroquel. I should have gotten off of it sooner. Live & learn.
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Reviewer: lost, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I was feeling really bad a couple of years ago. I have a history of manic-depression and I was on the depressive side. Seroquel xr worked extremely well and had me functioning again. My Dr. was knowledgable and supportive which played a key role in my well being. After 2 or 3 years I began feeling disillusioned about life. I had gained some extra 80 pounds. I didn't really expect this but it pr ... Show Full Comment

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I was feeling really bad a couple of years ago. I have a history of manic-depression and I was on the depressive side. Seroquel xr worked extremely well and had me functioning again. My Dr. was knowledgable and supportive which played a key role in my well being. After 2 or 3 years I began feeling disillusioned about life. I had gained some extra 80 pounds. I didn't really expect this but it probably was worth it because it saved my life. The Dr. gave this drug as an alternative from what I had been taking. Believe me if you don't need the drugs you're better off living a healthy lifestyle. Growing up in the era of drugs and alcohol I did my share and attribute this to my life.
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Reviewer: msdesertrat, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I actually use this for sleep. Very effective.

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I actually use this for sleep. Very effective.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I get a very dry mouth and occasional dizziness. I have more depression than mania.

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I get a very dry mouth and occasional dizziness. I have more depression than mania.
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Reviewer: ladibug, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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After starting on this drug, I experienced severe hair loss. Is this a side effect of Seroquel?

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After starting on this drug, I experienced severe hair loss. Is this a side effect of Seroquel?
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