seroquel and panic attacks

My psych recommended I switch to Seroquel XR because she thought it would lessen the panic attacks, and in the same breath said that Seroquel doesn't cause panic attacks. Well, I've been on XR for about half a year and I have a low level of panic almost constantly. At times it explodes into a full-on panic attack as it's doing now. My psych won't listen to me and says it's impossible for Seroquel to cause such a reaction.

Hey I just found out that I am pregnant.and I have depression anxiety and panic attacks.atfer first child, .found out that I have depression and a hard time sleeping . So they put me on a medication they put me on Seroquel.I've been on Seroquel for 7 years . Since I found out I'm pregnant they don't want me taking seroquel for depression and anxiety and panic attacks and it help me sleep.

Thank you. I am having severe panic attacks and see my doctor today. My Adderall for ADHD has a calming effect on me and helps with panic , concentration and sitting still. That seems to be the only thing taking away these horrible panic attacks, anxiety and psychosis. I have to split them in half throughout the day to help me.

Secondly, are you under the care of a psychiatrist or did another specialty diagnose and treat you? The seroquel should be managed only by a psychiatrist - and a well qualified one, too. The whole class of drugs - the antipsychotics - should only be used when necessary...not for sleep...not for relieving anxiety. On the bipolar front - again, only a professional should be arriving at that diagnosis. These days, it seems that everyone is walking out of medical offices with this diagnosis.

I went from 130 to 180 in 6 months and was having ongoing panic attacks. Day and night for an entire year. I'll tell you what made the panic attacks and depression go away. I quit antidepressants and sloooooly tapered off the seroquel. It was remarkable. The antidepressants were making me crazy. The awful anxiety slowly got better, although not all the way. I've always had it, I'll live with it. Unfortunately, I'm still 170 pounds.

I have had anxiety and panic attacks since I was a child. It became severe in my early 20's and I was diagnosed with PTSD. I was treated with CBT which was successful for a few years. It became severe again in my early 30's and I was given clonazapam and Paxil (20mg). The first few years were fantastic and I quit avoiding many situations. I increased the Paxil to 30 mg about 4 years into the medicationas it did not seem to work well.

I suferred from gad and panic desorder. I'm on zoloft 175mg, clonopin 1mg 3 times a day, seroquel 100mg to go to sleep and 25 mg twice a day, however, I don't take the seroquel morning dose because it makes me too sleepy. I'm desperate trying to find out why I'm still having anxiety and the ton of meds are not working. I was on disability for two months and just went back to work. I've been constantly crying and being anxious. I don't know what to do.

I just started on Seroquel XR for Panic Disorder, what's the difference between XR and normal seroquel? I suppose it will help with my Borderline Personality Disorder/Chronic Depression aswell, considering it is prescribed mostly for Bipolar, and Bipolar and BPD run on par with each other. I have been on nearly every med known to man for panic disorder/depression/sleep since I was 12 and I'm only 18.

why? whats a better med for panic attacks. because clonazepam only help with my mood swings and agitation.

Okay so last month on the 8th I had left my house (something I have trouble with) for thanksgiving dinner and I had one of the most awful panic attacks in my life after a long time. I was shaking and I could feel my heart pumping out of my chest. On the drive home my throat was closing up (not really but that feeling I get when my anxiety is so bad) and I dry heaved in the car. When I finally got home I was still a mess and full of anxiety and everything around me felt so foreign.

Ok , because i was put on seroquel 50 mg and 10 citalopram and where on them for 6 weeks and they did nothing at all, so he upped the seroquel to 100mg and citalopram to 20mg and its been 2 weeks and still nothing , :S

Also Seroquel can actually cause anxiety and panic attacks! I hope that your doctor asked you many more questions to determine if you had bipolar disorder than just about racing thoughts. Bipolar disorder cannot and should not be diagnosed only on the basis of that. The three FDA-approved uses for Seroquel are for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and together with antidepressants in Major Depressive Disorder.

I currently take 400mg of Lamictal without any problems, but I also take remeron and valium. This combination seems to work for me and except for an occasional panic atttack(I'm diagnosed with that also) my anxiety level is pretty stable. As for Seroquel, I had the same problem with weight gain(40 lbs.) so told my doctor to take me of it and I've since lost the weight through diet and exercise. One outlet that I find very useful for anxiety is meditation, even for a few minutes a day.

Still no sleep,I sleep only when I drop off without knowing,I saw my psychiatrist and he doubled my librium at night,but still I have the rapid thoughts when I close my eyes which leads to a panic attack,which leads to me on the couch watching TV afraid to sleep.We also talked about the multiple pain meds and any link they may have to my rapid thoughts at night.He also added celexa,so that makes a grand total of 9 medications I'm on for pain,panic attacks,depression and high blood pressure.

I have SEVERE anxiety and panic attacks. It's genetic. I'm 5 weeks pregnant on Lexapro and Hydroxyzine. I'm only taking the hydroxyzine as needed. (3 times a week) at 25mg. Do the benefits outweigh the risk? Please help. I'm a first time mom.I am worried that it will. Wise defects to the baby. But me being under stress can cause even bigger issues.

I am having bad panic attacks today. I knew what to expect to an extent as far as physical symtoms and I knew I would have depression and anxiety. So I guess my question is after the 7 days or so of physical withdrawal symtoms will the panic attacks ease up?

It took me forever to find a group I was comfortabale with, and they have me on a new daily regime of Seroquel, Ativan and Neurontin. The mix seems to be working because I haven't had a true meltdown panic attack in 2 weeks, which is HUGE for me. When I do have one, I get lightheaded, shaky, nauseous, dizzy, sweaty, and my heart races like I just ran a marathon. They tend to last anywhere from 15 minuets to over an hour.

I have bipolar/panic disorder and every time I took seroquel I had a massive panic attack, ate a lot, then slept for 12+ hours. The longest I have ever slept on seroquel is 72 hours straight... it will knock you out. It also makes you feel sluggish and lethargic throughout the day... not even my Dexedrine helped. I've tried ambien, trazodone, and risperdal for sleep but the best medicine I've found is klonopin.

Im currently taking 25 mg of zoloft, 1mg of ativan as needed, mostly for panic attacks, 1 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide a day for blood pressure, and now they want me to use 1 25 mg tab of seroquel at bedtime. Im only 23 and hate to think i need all of these meds, but when im not doing what the docs say i do feel worst. Im gonna try one pill tonite and decide if i need it i guess? Any Suggestions.

In November he prescribed Klonopin to help relieve horrible anxiety attacks I was experiencing daily related to work and my appearance. (I do see a therapist, btw). My reaction to the med has been Terrible due to confusion, speech problems, and falling. I wound up in the hospital for two days suspected of having a stroke. Then I was put on medical leave by my employer after an unsuccessful return in Jan. It's a big mess, financially and emotionally.

I am not sure about OTC meds but I am all too familiar with panic attacks and anxiety. I have my sunglasses on my head everywhere I go and an mp3 player in my pocket. It may sound crazy but if I start feeling anxious and cannot hide under my desk and cry I put on my sunglasses and put on some soothing music. I also have a machine that replicates a heart beat of around 70. I pace the floor trying to keep in step with it until my heartbeat slows down.

They can be used to control panic attacks......for what reason were they prescribed to you? If for panic attacks, and they're not controlling them, call your doctor and let him/her know. Take care.

I've had panic attacks before and they feel different than the thing I'm posting about. Sometimes I will start to feel really amped up inside or over energized, like I took speed (but didn't). My thoughts will race and my heart rate goes up and I start feeling the need to breathe heavily like I'm exercising. I eventually start feeling a little light headed and nauseous.

m a 20 Year old mom , to a 5 year old boy, 3 Months ago I started having bad anxiety attacks, and then for the last 2 months I feel weird all day I dont feel like My self anymore anything I do seems weird when I bring my son to school Outside seems weird Even just being In my house seems weird, Ive Been put on 50 mg of seroquel at night and 20 mg of Citalopram and Its been 4 weeks and a half and I still have not noticed a differents , dose anyone have any suggestions to help I cant keep feeling

I still feel my anxiety kicking through and my panic attacks are still present, my Dr is searching for a combination since I previously took it with 40mg of paxil and that didn't work for me. Don't be discouraged by negative comments on it being a strong drug.

I started taking 50mg of Seroquel in December for sleep. Shortly after I began to feel as if I couldn't breathe. I went to the ER and they checked me out and told me it was anxiety. So I saw My nurse practitioner and she prescribed Vistaril 50 mg 3x a day. I room it for a week. Still had the same symptoms. I figured out It was The seroquel. I tried to call the nurse but they are never available so I did not do my homework on this med and quit it cold Turkey.

m out cold by 9-10 and i get about 7am. Im taking the toporal xl (50mg) at night to help keep the panic attacks down when i first wake up, becuase my heart was racing first thing in the morning. Im taking my pristiq (100mg) first thing in the morning since it tends to wake me up a little and tire me out later in the day. But i'm still so terrible drowsy all day long.

Seroquel and panic attacks

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