Previously I had been treated with very limited success with: Lithium, Depacote, Triliptal, Risperdal, Lamictal, zoloft, Wellbutrin, Abilify, clonsepam, zypreza etc. My exsistance was unbearable. I went to a clinic and was taken off all the above. I spent three weeks rapid cycling with psychotic features and devestating depressions and suicidality. Within a week of starting Seroquel my sympto...
nascarfan12 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/7/2012
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 3.3
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Prescribed to deal with manic tendencies at bedtime/to help me fall asleep. Xanax does a better job (works faster). Going to talk to my Dr about this.
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5/30/2012
Condition: Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
Overall rating 3.0
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N/A | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/30/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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This was prescribed to help me sleep but I slept too much and could not stay awake after 8 or 9 hours of sleep.
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liberty7 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
5/20/2012
Condition: Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
Overall rating 1.0
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THIS IS Causing hallucinations in my husband who has early onset dementia
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ana | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/14/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/12/2012
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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Just begun using the generic form of Seroquel, haven't noticed any major difference to date from the brand name product.
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Anonymous | Female | Caregiver
5/4/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | Female | Caregiver
5/4/2012
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 5.0
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VADA | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/3/2012
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 5.0
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I HAVE TAKEN 800MG OF SEROQUEL FOR MANY (10+?) YEARS IT HAS BEEN VERY EFFECTIVE FOR ME I TAKE SEVERAL MEDS ALSO BUT TIS IS MY PRIMARY ONE
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deanm | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/10/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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This generic version of seroquel is like ambien for 12 hours. Brand name seroquel wasn't a problem. They says I'm taking this for sleep, but I know I'm a little nuts, too.
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wagejo52 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/3/2011
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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I still find it hard for me to cope in a work envirnment. Hostile at time. Got to write note to self to stay calm. Just had to resign from job I enjoyed but couldnt deal with customer and some staff.
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x-flyer | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/29/2011
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 3.3
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I have taken this medication for too many years. I have gained almost 40 lbs and now have serious Tardive Dyskenesia. Be careful!
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mother3 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/8/2010
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 4.0
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it knocks me out at bed time
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panther | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/1/2010
Condition: Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
Overall rating 5.0
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No other medication has effectively kept me well enough to pursue my goals and passions. The 2nd night of dosage, I began to notice colors and enjoy the sounds of others around me. I had hope that I could again engage with others and enjoy without fear.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/7/2010
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 4.0
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cause weight gain
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/16/2009
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 3.0
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At first I was very tired in the mornings then my dr put me on the extended relief and that heled the tiredness and fatigue I was feeling and I have noticed a definate improvement in my focus and concentration and in my ability to keep my moods stabile.
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rod | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/9/2009
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 3.3
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gmlr | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/26/2009
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on this medication for over 5 years now. Prior to taking it, my "ups" were so out there and my "downs" were suicidal. There was an adjustment period of about 2 months before I was on the full dose of 250mg at night- BUT I have been on that dose for over 5 years now. My entire life is bearable- thank goodness, and never stop searching for what will work for you!
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Blake_holiday | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/4/2009
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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I'm pretty sure I'm gaining weight from taking this drug. My doctor originally told me to take one pill an hour before my bed time to help me sleep, and to take my mind off things. It put me out pretty quickly, but if I had to work early in the morning it some sometimes difficult for me to get out of bed.
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lifeingenral | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/23/2009
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 1.7
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to complicated to take 5 hours before bed i never no when i want to sleep so this pill dont work for me
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