Seroquel And Weight Gain (Page 4) (Top voted first)

ross Says:

Tue, October 4, 2005

Is anyone else experiencing weight gain from seroquel? I still work out the same as always, and eat the same way, but I have gained over 20 pounds since i started seroquel 2 months ago. I dont want to stop taking it becasue i finally found a drug that helps, but this is an unacceptable side effect to me, anyone have any tips for dealing with this?

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Meghan Says:
Mon, July 10, 2017

Yes, I gained about 40 pounds mostly all at once. I have maintained this weight over 10 years. I eat healthy and hike and swim. I am not trying to lose weight. I do not believe it is a realistic goal.

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Kelly Says:
Thu, August 10, 2017

I have been on seroquel for many years. My Dr just upped my dosage from 300mg to 400mg. About 3 weeks ago, and I have gained 5 lbs. Which might not seem like alot it is for me. Seeing as I'm already 30lbs overweight. It's hard for my self esteem, people look at you differently, and I feel like I always need to explain myself so I don't feel this way. Has anybody else had these feelings? The meds really help me, but why does there need to be such negative results, feels like your right where you started from.

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Terry Winchester Says:
Sun, July 22, 2007

Please continue me on assistance program
thank you

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Kate Says:
Mon, September 6, 2010

Weight Gain on Seroquel

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Kate Says:
Mon, September 6, 2010

I have severe Type I Bipolar Disorder to the point that I am 31 years old and on Disability. I take a combo of Lexapro, Klonopin, Lamictal and Seroquel. My meds at night consist of Klonopin, Lamictal and Seroquel. I had been taking the Klonopin first then waiting until I was just going to sleep to take the other 2 meds. Just recently, I started taking them all at the same time at night because my sleep is still so horrible. I cannot believe how ravenous I am after the Seroquel kicks in. I am an athlete so I am in excellent shape, BUT I won't be if I continue this med regime. It defitintely helps me fall asleep, but the hunger I feel is uncontrollable. I also get RLS from the meds so that's why I was taking them right before I fell asleep. Looks like I'm going to have to go back to irregular sleep patterns because weight gain is not an option for me. Needless to say, this sucks. I need adequate rest, but do not want to suffer the depression of gaining a ton of weight. Ugh. I know those of you with this disorder understand my dilemna. I cannot control myself after the Seroquel takes effect which is something new to me. All I want to eat is sugar and crappy food. Even though I try to refrain and eat an apple, string cheese and a glass of milk, that isn't enough.

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Kristine Says:
Tue, November 16, 2010

I was just prescribed this by my psychiatrist so I can't comment on weight gain I've experienced. But he did have me promise that I will reduce my calories and really exercise. Even I want to maintain my current weight I have to cut calories. I am very nervous and hope I will not gain weight. Iam taking Chrome (have for months) as an appetite suppressant and it seems to help.

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Cecelia Says:
Sat, May 28, 2011

I took Seroquel for almost 3 years, and I gained over 70 lbs. I have ALWAYS been fit and healthy, and despite maintaining a healthy diet I gained that weight, became borderline diabetic, and dependent on the medication. The drug does cause dependence, and there is a very pronounced and unpleasant withdrawal syndrome to go through if you discontinue the medication. It did help me sleep, but the benefits did not outweigh the liabilities and I discontinued the medication. I kept the same diet and exercise regiment and I have lost 35 pounds. Hope this helps.

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carbonated Says:
Wed, January 18, 2012

Does anyone know of a drug which is AS effective as Seroquel XR but does not cause weight gain? I have been on Seroquel XR (150mg) for 6 months, gained 8kgs and now cannot seem to lose any of it. I find I have an unstoppable appetite as soon as I take the medication. Please let me know.

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Isabel Says:
Sat, January 21, 2012

I HAVE GREAT NEWS FOR YOU! I've been on Seroquel for 6 years now, and I kind of tryed all! The medicine made me gain something about 10kg. I stopped taking it and lost 8kg. I had to come back to seroquel and gain 10kg again. I switched to Risperidone, in hope that I would loose some weight but I put up 6kg more. So I switched to Geodon and lost 14kg. But the Geodon wasn't working for depression and bipolar disorder, so I switched back to Seroquel - which works best for me for depression, but now taking Metaformim (blood sugar regulator) to stop the weight gain and it worked perfectly! I've been on seroquel 200mg and metaformim 500mg twice a day for 3 months now and I actually lost 3kg! Can't believe ho well metaformin helped.

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Catherine - London UK Says:
Sat, January 28, 2012

I have been on Seroquel for 5 years now I am bipolar after not sleeping for a few years my psych prescribed it and I slept like a baby, now as always I seem to have resilience with drugs and I cannot sleep again, I am just about to be on abilify anyone knows the difference between seroquel and abilify with regards to weight gain? Thanks

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Isabel Says:
Sat, January 28, 2012

I know that on abilify you are less limely to gain weight! Good look ;)

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