Seroquel and metabolism

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1134609 tn?1269272200 My doc and I have decided to start toss regular Seroquel into the mix a few times a day. The XR version didn't work very well for me, but the standard stuff does seem to chill me out and increase my mood. However, I am worried about the weight gain, but I read a lot of conflicting reports. I know that it increases appetite, but that's something that I can control. I read a study where they placed one group on Seroquel, along with a good exercise and diet program.
Avatar n tn These medications did not cause me to overeat but, I believe that these drugs caused my metabolism to slow down and that is what caused the weight gain. I have found that when I stopped taking these meds that it took 8 to 10 months before I was able to see significant weight loss (and for my metabolism to readjust itself. I have always had a very healthy diet and get plenty of exercise even while on those antipsychotic drugs.
Avatar f tn Has anyone in here experienced an extreme amount of weight gain when on Seroquel XR? I was overweight before but it seemed like I really can't keep a hold on my weight. It just keeps climbing. Help!!
Avatar n tn I gained 70 pounds when I was taking Lithium and Seroquel. I dieted, ate hardly anything and exercised like crazy!! I still gained weight by the tens every couple of weeks. I almost threw the bathroom scale out the window one day!! My normal body weight is about 110lbs, so you could imagine what it was like being 170lbs! Finally, I realized back then that the meds can slow down your metabolism. I went to an Endocrinologist because I couldn't stop gaining weight.
Avatar n tn How safe is 200 milligrams of seroquel while pregnant and nursing? Also, is it dangerous to cut the pills in half to take a lesser dose? Or should you cut or break the pills at all?
Avatar n tn I have been on Seroquel for over 2 years and it really has been my bestfriend. I have just added Latuda to the mix and take them both at night with a whopping 300 calorie snack. That is because of the Latuda. Have to take that stuff with food. I was wondering about asking my doctor to add a little topomax to my diet. I know that it's a weight loss pill in addition to other things, I gained quite a lot of weight recently due to quitting smoking and my metabolism has COMPLETELY stopped!!
Avatar m tn topamax was what I was prescribed with zombie like results.
Avatar f tn And it never subsided for me, i guess it just really depends on the person
Avatar f tn Resisting the urge to eat a lot or eat all of the time is an unfortunate part of taking the Seroquel and both of us know that it works because I have been on it for a long time (off and on) and I too have stopped it before and noticed how the depression came back or somtimes mania.
Avatar f tn I AM TAKING SEROQUEL, REMERON, KLONOPIN AND HAVE GAINED 30 POUNDS SINCE APRIL,. I AM WALKING A LITTLE BUT CANNOT LOOSE WEIGHT. WHAT DO I DO TO LOOSE WEIGHT.
447130 tn?1225470866 I stopped the Seroquel 2 weeks ago. I did get hungry at night and sometimes had a snack but I hired a personal trainer and have been working 4 days a week for a straight hour of cardio style weight lifting (my heart rate maintains at 165 the whole hour) plus I have to do an hour of cardio everyday on top of the training. I have done this for 6 weeks now and have lost 2 pounds. I have lost quite a few inches but no real weight.
Avatar m tn seroquel is a nasty drug w.r.t. weight gain; although it was my Godsend for me. i read once that even if you stop it your body metabolism doesn't return to your original state. whether this is true or not you have to give it time to be able to notice a real change. i have gained 60 pounds on it alone although my dose is only 100mg. Apparently it increases the tryglesrides and makes me feeling starved all the time.
766412 tn?1234893283 My husband takes seroquel and depakote. He has been on it for 10 years and has done great with it. He did change from taking morning/night to just at night due to his high dose making it difficult to function during the day.
Avatar n tn has anyone on abilify developed eye twitching and what did you do. also has anyone developed hight blood sugars from seroquel and what did you do about it. i've been on this combo for 2 months and felt great---------then the side effects happened. i was switched to saphris to replace the abilify-------------anyone have info on this drug-----------------and lunstra and trazodone to replace the seroquel for sleep i don't feel well. i feel like i have a stomach flu.
Avatar n tn I wake up ny legs and feet hurt and are very stiff. My back, hip and head hurt. I took it at 9pm and it is 1pm. I still am in a fog. Don't even know how I have managed to take care of my 3 kids. My house is pure mess and I can't find the energy to clean it. Is it worth it? Am I suppose to stick it out and it will get better. Give me a 10mg oxycodone and I am superwoman! How come there isn't a psycho drug I can take that will make me feel like I do when I take percocet?
663901 tn?1232649671 Yes when I was on Seroquel I had to get an eye exam each year due to the extremely rare risk of cataracts but I saw an opthamologist anyway so it was no big deal. That is statisically rare and no reason to be concerned about Seroquel and a check up as I suggested is the best form of follow up. Seroquel is safe in this regard. In this case (you know I am always factual) your pharmacist was overstating the risk but a follow up visit is generally a good idea.
Avatar m tn I still have some of the weight gain from when I was on seroquel because my metabolism has slowed down and the lack of exercise I did while on it took a told on my muscles and I lost a lot of muscle strength, and so far have been to tired to really try to work out and get back into shape. Sometimes it seems to be a vicious cycle. Its quite possible that the things you are feeling right now aren't because of withdrawal, but just because you don't have that medication support you had.
Avatar f tn Since seroquel can cause high BG you sure your diabetic and not as a result of seroquel raising your BG? Go to Google and put seroquel into the serch field.
1203197 tn?1265555829 I find it funny that you bring that up because I am also on Modafinil and Cymbalta. Try to get rid of the Seroquel and trazadone when you can and go for the Cymbalta and Provigil. Think about adding a good vitamin B complex to help with energy and you metabolism and what it can do for your brain and mood.
Avatar f tn My first pregnancy i did bot use it and my daughter is very smart. I was wondering if any of you have used seroquel and delivered a healthy baby.
Avatar m tn Has anyone taken Seroquel and anti-biotics and are now experiencing heart problems? Do these issues subside, I stopped the seroquel when this happened?
Avatar n tn ) * dihydrocodeine * quetiapine (Seroquel, Ketipinor) * methadone -- Inhibits the metabolism of methadone and raises serum levels. * buprenorphine Metabolized into norbuprenorphine by cytochrome-P450 isoenzyme 3A4 * Tyrosine kinase inhibitors, including Gleevec and Tasigna, used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia and gastrointestinal tumors.
802234 tn?1237830136 My question I took my first dose of Seroquel XR last night and woke with small puffy area inside the 'bags' under my eyes they are still there 9 hours into the day - a non-work, no sun, low energy day (the bags are normal, puffiness is normal when I cry) but usually the whole 'bag' is swollen not just a part. They are not exactly the same size or in the same position, not red, itchy, hot or sensitive.
Avatar n tn The knowledge that I have is that xanax and Seroquel do not have an impact on your liver. Also 50 mgs of Seroqeul is very low dose. I am on 600. However it looks like you have hepatitis c and you probably know you shouldn't drink because of that. There are likely a lot of medications that effect your liver. The only ones I know of are Tylenol and pain medicines that contain acetaminophen, but I am sure there are likely a lot more.