View Full Version : Quetiapine / Seroquel
Tori Frances
03-05-09, 09:21
Been taking these for couple of weeks, 50mg now. Helps sleep but during the day feel mix of both panic and zombiefied feeling. Really horrible, worst of both worlds. Anyone had experiences on these?
Oh help! I take half a seroquel at night to. What do you mean by "they are the worst drugs known to mankind"? My psychiatric nurse suggested it for my anxiety as she says I need to sleep and calm down as I am stuck in hyper mode.
ElizabethJane
04-05-09, 18:11
I think that Superinfinity is scaremongering. I was offered risperidone earlier this year as a small dose to supplement other meds. I haven't gone on it yet but I would if this was thought to help me. Anti psychotics were used previously to sedate patients in institutions and to treat illnesses such as schizophrenia. They have only recently been used in smaller doses to treat depression and anxiety. Yes they do have a horrendous list of side effects but so do drugs like lithium which is what I have taken for the past fifteen years to good effect. You need to balance the potential good effects of a drug used in lower doses in a controlled way. If you are both being monitored regularily by your psychiatrist then they are farily low risk. If you notice any changes in your condition or unusual side effects you should contact your doctor immediately.Please try to sleep easy on that.
Thanks for that Elizabethjane. I only take half a 25mg pill per night, so it is a very small dose and I don't want to take any more although I was told I could take another half during the day if I get really anxious.
I wish people wouldn't make frightening statements about pills etc. without at least explaining themselves. It's very scary for those of us who are on these pills.:ohmy:
sunshine-lady
04-05-09, 22:48
I have been taking Quetiapine for some time now without any ill effect. I changed from Olanzapine and found I had more side effects on them. I take a high dose as I have Bipolar, but know of many people who take smaller doseages to help with anxiety and they say it helps them. Please don't listen to people who try to scaremonger. Quetiapine helps me stay well .. that is my main concern.
xxx
I take Quetiapine and have taken it in varying doses from 25mg-600mg. Currently, 200mg. It does make you dosey during the day but if not on too high a dose during the day, it will wear off.
I was taking mine 100 morning and night for a while and for a while it was making me so tired, I was having to arrange child care, but it got better and I got used to it. Now I am taking it all at night as it doesn't work so well with another one I am taking in the morning just now.
Happyone
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Tori Frances
05-05-09, 17:15
Thank you happy one. Do you mean that the longer you took it the more you were able to tolerate the side effects? Did you start to feel normal during the day after a while? Today has been the worst - felt like coming round from general anaesthetic all day. Yet still manage to feel that sick with fear feeling! How is that possible?
superinfinity it is foolish comments like yours that make people even worse..what a pathetic thing to write on here...obviously a buffoon
never stop taking meds without clear instructions from gp or psych...and these meds have had great success and have saved lives!! keep taking them x
I think there is a clear need to be careful here. Anxiety is an unlicenced use for anti psychotics and as such the amount of evidence is not substantal at best.
If you feel comfortable using powerful mind altering drugs then fine but let's not forget nice guidelines don't recommend anti psychotics for anxiety. Personally I prefer the benzos having tried risperidone. Benefit vs risk.
I think I will stick to what the specialists say. Quetiapine s excellent for anxiety if used in a small dose. All works differently for others. Scaremongering isn't what we are here for but views good n bad. Ppl are vulnerable on here let's not forget that
If we stick to the facts said drug is not licenced for anxiety and even failed a bid to get licenced for gad.
The guidelines advise against their use, so which experts are recommending them?
Are these the same so called experts who told us diazepam isn't adictive and is a wonder cure for nearly all MH problems.
I think the balanced view is if you need it you need it just know the risks. I won't go into them here in fear of scaring people. Remember these are powerful anti psychotic drugs not sweets.
who for one minute referred to them as sweets?
diazapam saved my sanity while going thru a break down...
obviousy specialists are prescribing them in low dos for anxiety..hardly be the lollipop man would it
my advice people is if you are prescribed these in a low dose then take them...i believe my life was saved by medication..i wont go into it too much but believe me the fools on here who scaremonger have either had bad experiences or have much deeper mh issues..
never suddenly stop meds..use them correctly with any other methods of help..i find deep massage on a weekly basis with lavendar oil helps immensley...good luck all
No one can force you to take anything Elad ..But with conditions like you have and Bi-polar .Its advised to take your medication for your own well being .Any side effects of a mood altering drug has it downsides .But they often settle down when you have been on them a while .The benefits usually outweigh the negative and can make a huge difference to your quality of life .Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness and can be life threatening and or Dangerous ..Please consider carefully the implications before you make a rash decision ..If one drug isnt suitable there are numerous others you can be prescribed...T/c Sue x
who for one minute referred to them as sweets?
diazapam saved my sanity while going thru a break down...
obviousy specialists are prescribing them in low dos for anxiety..hardly be the lollipop man would it
my advice people is if you are prescribed these in a low dose then take them...i believe my life was saved by medication..i wont go into it too much but believe me the fools on here who scaremonger have either had bad experiences or have much deeper mh issues..
never suddenly stop meds..use them correctly with any other methods of help..i find deep massage on a weekly basis with lavendar oil helps immensley...good luck all
You are the fool for not at least considering the risk with said group of medication. Being completely dismissive of all the risks is just stupid.
No-one is saying don't take them - just be aware of the risks.
Thank you for answering my question suzy-sue.
I was a lot happier on Abilify but they don't think it works for me anymore, is it possible to go against their decision and take Abilify regardless? It's the only anti psychotic I'm comfortable with.
I doubt if they will prescribe you Ablify if they think it wasnt working tbh ..But if you tell them you refuse the take the Quetiapine they may discuss another option you can try ..Why do they think the Ablify wasnt working ? Sue x:hugs:
dan what are u going on about u silly man
did i say i was not weighing up risks? did i act completly dismissive? no i didnt ..so maybe u need the medication as u r obviously on a bit of a episode spouting ya rubbish...fool... me?? haha take a look at ones self
You can't even type using comprehensible English. Time to go back to the job centre for your weekly sign on "love."
Spouting my rubbish ehhh - everything I have said is factually correct as opposed to just quoting opinions.
NICE guidelines -anxiety 2011.
Do not offer an antipsychotic for the treatment of GAD in primary care.
[new 2011]
I am fully stable thanks, what medication I am on is between me and my private psychiatrist. Thanks for the suggestion but I will not be taking any anti psychotic on the advise of a total idiot.
nomorepanic
13-07-12, 12:45
Come on now there is no need to be rude and insulting
shotokansho
19-07-12, 13:29
I'm glad this post came up. I have been on Quetiapine before and it made me eat like I was starving, I soon piled on the pounds. Apparantly there is something in it that makes you crave carbohydrates. Anyway the weight gain made my depression worse so I stopped taking them, I shouldn't have though because they worked well for me,. I got ill again and went back on them. I'm on 300mg a night. I don't have any adverse effects to a bad degree at all and taking them at night is better because you are asleep and so you don't eat.
I do have one question though...Does it cause you to have a blocked nose?
No one can force you to take anything Elad ..But with conditions like you have and Bi-polar .Its advised to take your medication for your own well being .Any side effects of a mood altering drug has it downsides .But they often settle down when you have been on them a while .The benefits usually outweigh the negative and can make a huge difference to your quality of life .Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness and can be life threatening and or Dangerous ..Please consider carefully the implications before you make a rash decision ..If one drug isnt suitable there are numerous others you can be prescribed...T/c Sue x
Actually you can be forced to take medication for schizophrenia if you're under a CTO (Compulsory Treatment Order) but you're absolutely right Suzy Sue in everything else you say.
Haz. :)
I was replying to Elad s question with him in mind here Haz .I didnt realise he was under a C.P.O and was currently being supervised whilst taking his meds . At the end of the day r,Im sure his Psychiatrist would prefer to give him something hes happy to take
.Its not like there is no other alternative .
Patients are under the NICE guidlines are also entitled to disscuss AND PARTICIPATE in their own treatment and care with the Care providers and Psychiatrist
.I have known of several people with Schizophrenia once discharged from hospital who do not have to take their medication under supervision .
So who s going to know if they do or dont take it ? Its a trust issue .
Its pretty much in everyone's interest to find a med regime which is most suited to the patient .
We are only talking about one of Elads Meds here and not all of them ..
I do hope you have managed to sort this med problem out Elad ? AND HAVNT stopped taking your prescribed medication without seeing your Dr .? .
As FOR taking Antipsychotics for Anxiety ..I was taking a low dose of them for a year .I found them most suitable and effective ..The only side effect I had was feeling tired until they stabilised. Sue
Thanks for replying Elad .How have you been feeling lately ? Have you spoken to your Dr and informed him of this ? Please dont try this on your own without medical help .Its really not going to benefit you in the long term ,and you could get very unwell .T/c Luv Sue
I was replying to Elad s question with him in mind here Haz .I didnt realise he was under a C.P.O and was currently being supervised whilst taking his meds . At the end of the day r,Im sure his Psychiatrist would prefer to give him something hes happy to take
.Its not like there is no other alternative .
Patients are under the NICE guidlines are also entitled to disscuss AND PARTICIPATE in their own treatment and care with the Care providers and Psychiatrist
.I have known of several people with Schizophrenia once discharged from hospital who do not have to take their medication under supervision .
So who s going to know if they do or dont take it ? Its a trust issue .
Its pretty much in everyone's interest to find a med regime which is most suited to the patient .
We are only talking about one of Elads Meds here and not all of them ..
I do hope you have managed to sort this med problem out Elad ? AND HAVNT stopped taking your prescribed medication without seeing your Dr .? .
As FOR taking Antipsychotics for Anxiety ..I was taking a low dose of them for a year .I found them most suitable and effective ..The only side effect I had was feeling tired until they stabilised. Sue
I also found your tone rather "agressive". Perhaps it wasn't intended?
Haz.
[QUOTE=haz;1016428]I also found your tone rather "agressive". Perhaps it wasn't intended?
No it wasnt Haz But thats the internet for you ..No tone of voice ..
IM fully aware of the facts regarding medication and CTO .s ..You say you speak to Elad by PM ..but you were unaware he was not on a CTO :shrug:..Makes me think you were actually trying to pick holes in my post on purpose .:shrug: Im here trying to help people ..Unlike some who obviously join to cause discord Yes We are all suffering in our own way ..AND Im no exception .So do try to remember that please ..Really dont know why I bother at times ...Have a good day .Sue
I was merely stating a fact, that's all Sue.
Ok Haz ..So was I ..No prob .:) sue
haha what a total idiot..weekly sign on? i think not you prat typical judgemental toss pot but you amused me so thanks for that
go back to your cave and pop some meds quickly
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that message was for dear old dan pmsl
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sorry nicola but im not having some jumped up prat making out i need to go to weekly sign on...i am a professional woman who studied hard to get where i am..sadly not able to work at present due to being unwell...
nomorepanic
04-08-12, 02:31
dan was banned
Mood stabilizers play an important role in the treatment of some people for anxiety.
I'm in lexapro 20mg in the morning and to slow my head down at night instead of smashing Benzos I take 25mg of Seroquel. So far so good.....
I tried Lyrica but felt awful on it.
I also agree life style changes, some natural therapy and physical activity also helps.
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