Is one of the side effects of seroqual, short term memory loss?

Answer 1

Actually, not based on the manufactures web site or webmd. Side effects are as follows from the webmd site:

Constipation, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, stomach pain/upset, tiredness, weight gain, or dry mouth may occur.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fainting, unusually fast/irregular heartbeat, signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat), mental/mood changes (e.g., increased anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts), difficulty swallowing, weakness.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: seizures, vision changes.
Quetiapine may rarely cause a condition known as tardive dyskinesia. In some cases, this condition may be permanent. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any unusual/uncontrolled movements (especially of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, arms or legs).
For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged erection (lasting more than 4 hours), stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur.
This drug may infrequently cause a serious (rarely fatal) nervous system disorder (neuroleptic malignant syndrome). Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects: muscle stiffness, high fever, increased sweating, fast heartbeat, mental/mood changes, change in the amount of urine.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

If you are taking anything else, you need to see if there are possible interactions. Check the web sites and talk to your dr. or pharmacist.

Others that have posted and said it is a horrible drug are making generalizations. There are hundreds of drugs to treat mental disorders and everyone reacts differently to them. That is why it is very important to talk to your doctor about any side effects that you find problematic. For instance, I was on Prozac and became more suicidal, so we changed to wellburtrin and zyprexa. After a while, I did not like how zyprexa made my mental sharpness dull, so now I have been on Seroquel and Zoloft for more than a year. What works for me may not work for you, it's all about the relationship you have with your doctor and to make sure you are upfront about how you are doing.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I personally am currently taking 1750mg a day of Serequel as treatment for bi-polar disorder. I don't have any problems with memory loss any more than I had before I started taking it, but it will effect everyone differently. If you are having problems with it, and you think you are having more memory loss than you did before you began taking it, I would suggest letting your doctor know as soon as you get the oppotunity to do so.

Answer 3

Sure seems like it could be, it has a wide range of side effects ranging from a little yukky to bad news. Check out this site for the most thorough list I have seen. It is a little confusing, but there is a lot of good information there, especially if you scroll down aways.

Answer 4

yes