Seroquel withdrawal weight loss

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Avatar f tn Now that I have stopped taking Geodon, I would like to know if anyone out there has been through the same experience with weight gain AND if weight loss is a side effect of coming off of Geodon? If not, is it easier to lose weight once you are off of the medication? I have my mind back and now I want my body back! Hope to hear some good news!
Avatar f tn Unfortunately, I would not recommend starting college right now. Personally, I wouldn't be able to make it. I couldn't even get my oil changed today because of the extreme pain, visual issues, and vomiting and flu like symptoms. It entirely depends on your body, how long you have been taking it, and how high your dose was.
Avatar f tn I have been to see pdoc today after having a bit of a wobble following 2 months off medication (did not go cold turkey, did it over 3 months). She has prescribed me Zyprexa but I am really scared about taking it, I really don't want to gain weight - I am still trying to lose the weight I gained on Depakote.
420308 tn?1203041262 I have lost about 5 lbs. in 6 weeks. I feel as if the Seroquel is inhibiting my weight loss. I read that Metformin is now being prescribed to aid in weight loss for people on antidepressants. Has anyone had any success with losing weight while on these antidepressants? Has anyone tried Metformin for weight loss?
Avatar f tn try to help me understand why the doc prescribed me seroquel in high doses 3 times a day to get me through withdrawals i dont really understand maybe some one else will
Avatar f tn Seroquel makes everyone tired, its used as sleeper for cancer patients for that reason as well as stimulating appetite. The XR less so.
Avatar n tn I HAD MEMOREY LOSS AND SEVERE WEIGHT GAIN. I did not get my memory back that was loss but as soon as i stopped taking it i had no memory loss and loss all the weight i had gained by taking Seruquel and then some. I advise anyone do not take this medication it is really bad for you.I am not a doctor it is my personal oppion. I know because i know what it took from my life alot and i cannot get that back.
Avatar n tn Why are the withdrawal symptoms of seroquel the same as the withdrawal symptoms of heroin? I know that you shouldn't just stop taking it and I understand that it is a non-narcotic medication, but I still would like to know why the symptoms are the same? I am currently taking seroquel for anxiety.
Avatar n tn Secondly even in transfering to another medication you will get some withdrawal symptoms as I did in the past when transfering from Seroquel to Risperdal which were fatigue and minor flu like withdrawal symptoms which pased in time and were not a problem. Follow your psychiatrist's titration schedule and ask them about available options.
663901 tn?1232649671 But what has truly made a difference in the anxiety (and the weight gain related anxiety issues with the Seroquel) is exercise..... The Geodon was such a nightmare that it still makes me nervous, but then again, I know I'm over reacting to that... It just seems hopeless to be hopeful about not being on medication.... I'd love an alternative, something natural, but until I really get a breakthrough with the cognitive therapy, I think I'm stuck on meds for awhile.....
Avatar f tn One of the commonly listed side effects is an increased appetite, which can lead to weight gain, however, this will greatly vary from person to person. Some people even report some weight loss. Have you started taking the Seroquel, or is it something your doctor has just recommened at this point? Try not to get yourself hung up on worrying about side effects that may never occur.
534105 tn?1226157177 I am now struggling with anxiety and mild insomnia mainly due to withdrawal. Dr. wants me to take 25mg of Seroquel (quetiapine) per day. Do you think this is a good decision? I do not want to be addicted or dependent on any psych drug, and I have heard that quetiapine also is a drug that causes addiction and withdrawal symptoms..
Avatar f tn i am laura going through hell now for 8 months on seroquel tablets withdrawels symtoms i am feeling like i am going to die right now i have been having extreme numbness in my left arm and in my mouth and tongue i have lost the feeling in my tongue now and in my left arm i am also having extreme anxiety and feeling out of body feelings and confusion rolling eyes faint black outs this is happening every 2 days its hell and also i have had seizures through these dangerous drugs no doctor believes m
1134609 tn?1269272200 The control group was given the same dose of Seroquel, but without the diet and exercise. The latter group gained four pound. So, my question is this; does Seroquel cause weight gain because it has such and impact on your metabolism or is it because of the increase cravings for junk food? Or is a combination that one can control?
Avatar n tn If someone goes off medication so rapidly then withdrawal symptoms will definitely occur. However, even when I was titrated off Seroquel to Risperdal at the exact rate my psychiatrist stated I had flu like withdrawal symptoms that passed after a while but I did feel sick and have to rest up.
Avatar n tn Hi Seroquel will put the weight on you its a side effect , but if your changing med's you Doctor should see that you don't get withdrawal symptoms when coming off one to another , you can always tell your fears to the Doctor , they will help you all they can , Please take care ,
Avatar f tn However, I did read an article published by the maker of Seroquel acknowledging withdrawal symptoms. If word comes out that Seroquel is physically addicting and causes horrible withdrawals, people probably wouldn't be eager to take it and sales of the drug could drop. Seroquel is huge right now, this website is covered in ads for Seroquel. As far as the insomnia, I took Seroquel before bed because of how sedating it was for me. After 2.
420308 tn?1203041262 I have lost about 5 lbs. in 6 weeks. I feel as if the Seroquel is inhibiting my weight loss. I read that Metformin is now being prescribed to aid in weight loss for people on antidepressants. Has anyone had any success with losing weight while on these antidepressants? Has anyone tried Metformin for weight loss?
736475 tn?1281259327 does anyone have info about long term use of seroquel and how it affects you? my hubby tried to stop taking it and got all messed up. they are 50mg xr. thanks.
202665 tn?1248806733 but am not sure why that would matter. Thought i had read where seroquel was bad for weight gain. Am thinking about dropping it and just using the cpap to see if i can sleep and stop gaining weight. anyone have experience with weight gain on any of these meds?
Avatar f tn Weight gain is a problem with some of the medications along with dramatic weight loss. When I was on a Seroquel for a period of time I gained some weight, but not alot, just because I was not using it for its intended purpose but as a sleeping medication. However, it did not work for me and I proved to be leaving it quickly because of it's interactions with other drugs at the time.
447130 tn?1225470866 I have lost quite a few inches but no real weight. I went off the Seroquel 2 weeks ago and continue my intense work out schedule, to date I have still not lost any weight. My calories are restricted to 1000 per day which I strictly maintain. So I ask WHY after all this work and dumping the Seoquel am I not loosing weight? I am even on Aderall 60mg. in the day which totally kills the appetite. I have to make myself eat 1000 calories a day. This drug screwed up my metabolism plain and simple.