It could kill you. Don't do it. It is a central nervous system depressent and has been linked to Diabetes. It is an excellent drug to treat schizophrenia and bipolor disorder, but should not be abused. See a psychologist to treat your addictions.
Only the people that take a high does everyday (so basically the people that are prescribed it) get diabetes due to weight gain which is one of its side effects. It is either because of over eating or because it slows down your metabolism, they don't really know.
Seroquel is an atypical anti psychotic medication that is used for the treatment of schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder. While it cannot cure these conditions, the medication is generally successful in helping to manage symptoms. Seroquel comes in tablet form and is believed to block or lessen the effect of certain chemicals in the brain. Possible side effects include dry mouth, headaches, and dizziness.
Common Seroquel side effects include dry mouth, dizziness, high triglycerides (determined by a blood test), and headaches. While side effects, if they occur, are typically minor and easily treated, some problems may require immediate medical attention. These side effects of Seroquel that should be reported to a health care provider right away include abnormal muscle movements, signs of diabetes, and rapid weight gain.The benefits can be as follows: - more stable mood - reduction of manic episodes - reduction of depressive mood state
* Weight Gain * Sleepiness * Headache * Drop in blood pressure upon standing * Dry mouth * Constipation * Dizziness * Weakness * Upset stomach
the active chemical in Seroquel is a benzodiazopine compound. benzodiazopine compound tend to be mildly addictive so depending on how long you have been on Seroquel the effects may range from nothing to symptoms common to all addictive drugs these include but are not limited to sweating, shaking, drug cravings, nausea, vomiting, etc
Severe weight gain and drowsiness. I gained 10 lbs in one month taking 50mg 2 times a day.
Seroquel is a horrible drug. It dries up every part of you; no tears, no nasal mucus, gross inability to move bowels. It makes you very sleepy anytime during the day. If it's supposed to be a sleeping pill it should not be taken during the day at all. It also makes you fat and you can't lose the weight.
FROM MY EXPERIENCE: I'm 19, began Seroquel for bipolar disorder at least 2 years ago. Seroquel has made a huge difference in my life, yes it makes you groggy but it depends on when you take it, the dose, and how long you've been taking it. I take 600mg every night (along with some other meds) an hour or so before bed. The only complaints I have ever had were sleepiness for the first 4 to 5 days of a new dose and some minor muscle twitching. Weight gain is a side effect with many antidepressant/antipsychotic drugs, I'm losing weight just fine while taking my meds. And Seroquel IS NOT a sleeping pill, it's used to keep a person calm or relaxed not to take before bed to sleep. One 600mg at night lasts me all day. So to say that Seroquel is a horrible drug and to assume all of the side effects are present with everyone is a biased thing to say. Every person is different, every dose is different. You shouldn't let a few side effects scare you away from a medication that could help you tremendously. If it's not working then ask your doctor to take you off of it. You won't know until you try.
Here is a list of what side effects I found. There may be others as well. I added a link below that can give you more info.
very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors;
feeling like you might pass out;
jerky muscle movements you cannot control, trouble swallowing, problems with speech;
tremors, or restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, neck, arms, or legs;
mask-like appearance of the face, trouble swallowing, problems with speech;
blurred vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
increased thirst and urination, excessive hunger, fruity breath odor, weakness, nausea and vomiting; or
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips.
Less serious Seroquel side effects may include:
dizziness, drowsiness, tired feeling;
dry mouth, sore throat;
stomach pain, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, constipation;
breast swelling or discharge;
missed menstrual periods; or
increased appetite, weight gain.
Seroquel is for people who need long term treatment for schizophrenia. It is very possible to overdose on this medication and it can create mild to severe adverse effects. Some of the most common side effects of using Seroquel include:
Increased Blood Pressure
Increased Heart Rate
Extrapyramidal Symptoms
Drowsiness
Headache
Agitation
Dizziness
Fatigue
Weight Gain
Dry Mouth
Constipation
Increased Glucose
Increased Appetite
Cholesterol Abnormalities
Itβs important to talk to your doctor about what to avoid when taking this medication especially in conjunction with other medications, even herbal or natural ones.
http://emc.medicines.org.uk/medicine/21175
All the side effects are listed here.
http://www.emc.medicines.org.uk/medicine/2295/SPC/Seroquel/#UNDESIRABLE_EFFECTS
All the side effects are listed here.
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i have been on seroquel for years and the only side effect is it doesnt help me sleep anymore at 800mg
Seroquel has a side effect of orthostatic hypotension. Orthostatic hypotension means a sudden drop in blood pressure when the position of the body is changed to an upright position usually when done quickly.
Depending on dosage, the most common side effect of seroquel XR is sedation, dyzzyness, hunger, sleepiness, vivid dreams, paresthesias, and distonic symptoms.
i was on both and i had no adverse side effects. however the seroquel can cause extreme drowsiness
Seroquel cannot cause schizophrenia. It is designed to treat schizophrenia. It is a common psychotic delusion to believe that an anti-psychotic such as Seroquel causes, rather than treats a psychotic disorder. This is because Seroquel, and all drugs of the anti-psychotic class used in the treatment of severe psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, cause uncomfortable side effects when initially administered. A schizophrenic who resists treatment will identify those side effect symptoms as the disorder through the process of rationalization.
The medication Seroquel is used to treat bipolar disorder and depression and can cause dizziness, tiredness, and sleepiness. Confusion and memory loss is not a common side effect of the medication.
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Methocarbamol + Xanax = increased sedative effect
umm if your taking 1200mg of seroquel and your not passing right out, you might want to switch to some immediate release seroquel, sounds like you are on the XR.
made me fall asleep sitting up
I can't say that it *causes* flushing and/or hot flashes. I *can* say that the detailed prescribing information (found on www.seroquel.com by clicking on "SEROQUEL prescribing information"), on page 38 under the Cardiovascular System, notes that vasodilatation is is an infrequent side effect. I am not a doctor or nurse, I am, however, taking Seroquel. I have a problem with flushing, even while not on medication. I don't know if it's just me imagining things, but it seems like the flushing has been exaggerated since taking the Seroquel. I'd also like to know if anyone has noticed flushing, or an increase in flushing, while taking Seroquel. I had really bad hot flashes and chills while taking seroquel. I had a bunch of tests ran on me, the doctors couldn't figure out what was wrong. But 5 days after stopping Seroquel, the hot flashes stopped.