Experiences with Seroquel - what have yours been like?

Question

A few years ago a Dr. gave me a 4-pack of 200 mg samples of Seroquel. He gave me these for depression. One night I took one. Within an hour I became very disoriented. My sister came over, and I remember trying to have a conversation with her. I could not even remember basic words. I kept trying to tell her that I went to "class" that day, but I could not remember what the word for class was. I felt very high and not in my right mind. I attempted its use one more time and while I slept this time, my dreams and mind were very 'messed up' and scary.

Recently, a different doctor gave me 100 mg doses to aid in sleeping. I didn't tell him about my past experiences. I've been on this dose off and on for awhile. I even took 2 and 300 mg a couple times trying to get that old high. It seemed to have no effect except to knock me out....until 2 nights ago. I took a 200 mg dose and could not believe what happened. Within 30 min., I was becoming really tired. I was trying to watch

TV but was having a heck of a time staying awake. Shortly thereafter my roommate came home. He took one look at me and freaked. He said that my eyes were cross eyed and was laughing about them - he even took a picture - wow! He was scared that I needed to go to the emergency room. He proceeded to talk to me, but again I had a problem with speech. This time; however, was way worse than not coming up with words. I attempted to speak, but my mouth/lips/jaw everything was really heavy. I was only getting out partial words and talked in jibberish. I could not speak an understandable sentence to save my life. Has anyone else been this affected by Seroquel??

Answer 1

I am sorry this happened to you. My experience with seroquel was also bad. I was put on it to help me sleep.I could only get benefits from the drug at a certain dosage, however taking this dosage gave me blurred vision and weight gain, so I had to go off of it.

Here is a website that talks about other people's experiences with it:

http://www.duchs.com/feedback/Seroquel

Answer 2

What is Seroquel?

Seroquel (quetiapine) is an antipsychotic medicine. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.
Seroquel is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old.
Seroquel is used to treat bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
Seroquel is also used together with antidepressant medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults.
Extended-release Seroquel XR is for use only in adults and should not be given to anyone younger than 18 years old.


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Answer 3

I spent 2 years (all the while suffering GREATLY) trying all kinds of different Medications to help me feel better. NOTHING WORKED

Finally I tried Depakote and it really helped. Then Wellbrutin was added to the Depakote and that helped more. FINALLY Seroquel was added to the Depakote and Wellbrutin and that has helped THE MOST

Through experimentation I found that of the 3 Meds; Seroquel worked the best; so I'm a believer in it.

p.s. It does make we feel tired; but that's much better than going through the other.

Answer 4

I was placed on Seroquel while I was in the hospital back in 2002 and had taken it for only three days when I started to fall out every-time I would stand. They started taking my blood pressure while I was laying down and it would be normal; again they would take it when I sat up and it would automatically elevate; finally they would take it after they help me stand and my blood pressure would be through the roof. I was taken off of it and ended up in a wheelchair for several days. I would hit the floor every-time I would stand until it was completely out of my system. I know that meds effect people differently, but I have only heard horror stories about this drug I believe that it should be studied a little more before someone dies from it. I hope that you and your doctor can come up with something that works for you. Good luck!

Answer 5

I take 425mg every night, and within 45 minutes I can barely walk. It sure helps me sleep; so much so that a train could roar by next to my bed and not wake me up. I also keeps me from being wacko during the day. I find it to be good stuff!

Answer 6

Always tell your doctors about medications that have caused problems for you. Many people can't tolerate antidepressants and the side effects are horrendous. Take them only if you are majorly depressed.

Answer 7

Generic Name: quetiapine (kwe TYE a peen)

Seroquel is not for use in psychotic conditions that are related to dementia. Seroquel has caused fatal pneumonia or heart failure in older adults with dementia-related conditions. Stop using Seroquel and call your doctor at once if you have the following symptoms: fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, uncontrolled muscle movements, symptoms that come on suddenly such as numbness or weakness, severe headache, and problems with vision, speech, or balance. Seroquel can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of Seroquel.
Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by Seroquel.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, especially in hot weather and during exercise. It is easier to become dangerously overheated and dehydrated while you are taking Seroquel.

Seroquel is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.

Seroquel is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Seroquel is not for use in psychotic conditions that are related to dementia. Seroquel has caused fatal pneumonia or heart failure in older adults with dementia-related conditions.
Before taking Seroquel, tell your doctor if you have:

liver disease;
kidney disease;

heart disease, high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems;

a history of heart attack or stroke;

a thyroid disorder;

seizures or epilepsy;

high cholesterol or triglycerides;

a personal or family history of diabetes; or

trouble swallowing.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use Seroquel, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

Seroquel may cause you to have high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Talk to your doctor if you have any signs of hyperglycemia such as increased thirst or urination, excessive hunger, or weakness. If you are diabetic, check your blood sugar levels on a regular basis while you are taking Seroquel.

Seroquel can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Dizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.

Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of Seroquel.
Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by Seroquel.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, especially in hot weather and during exercise. It is easier to become dangerously overheated and dehydrated while you are taking Seroquel.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Seroquel and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats;

jerky muscle movements you cannot control;

sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;

sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;

increased thirst, frequent urination, excessive hunger, or weakness;

thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;

feeling light-headed, fainting; or

urinating less than usual or not at all.

Continue taking Seroquel and talk to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

dizziness, drowsiness, or weakness;

dry mouth, runny nose, sore throat;

nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation;

blurred vision, headache, anxiety, agitation;

sleep problems (insomnia);

breast swelling or discharge;

missed menstrual periods; or

weight gain.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Before taking Seroquel, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

cimetidine (Tagamet);

lorazepam (Ativan);

rifabutin (Mycobutin) or rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater);

steroids (prednisone and others);

thioridazine (Mellaril);

an antibiotic such as erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S, Ery-Tab), fluconazole (Diflucan), ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox);

medicine for depression or mentail illness, such as fluoxetine (Prozac), haloperidol (Haldol), imipramine (Torfanil), or risperidone (Risperdal);

a medication to treat high blood pressure or a heart condition; or

seizure medication such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), divalproex (Depakote), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), phenytoin (Dilantin), or valproate (Depakene).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use Seroquel, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.