Seroquel And Weight Gain (Page 8) (Top voted first)

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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I forgot to ask, has anyone also been suffering from edema (excess water in tissues causes swelling)--that began a year ago and may just be a result of the weight gain....don't know

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I am a 14 year old and have been prescribed to 25 MG of Seroquel. I want to know if this will make me gain weight? I am terrified at all these comments, but found that they are high doses. So in hopes that someone please answer if I will gain weight on 25 MG of Seroquel?

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I also gained alot of weight on it. 85 pounds in 4 months for me i was on 400 mlgs now i take only 50 mlgs because its very hard to get off of plus my psychiatrist Put me on Topamax and I've lost 70 pounds in 4 months. Plus it still helps. you have any helpful hints on how I could possibly lose more weightbecause I'm still in the hundred 70's

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Antidepressants may or not be the reason. Weight gain is possible due to ANY criteria. Women gain when men don't. My opinion is only via my personal experience with these types of Rx's. Sorry.

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Very dangerous med. Can cause premature death in older people and alzheimers. There are natural methods to help you sleep.

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I just had a kidney transplant and I can tell you that excess water like that is kidney issues. I would consult a doctor

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I have been on seroquel now for 8 yrs (800mg @ bedtime) and find that about 30 min later I have the munchies, usually for something sweet. I found that eating something small, with a LARGE drink helps to fill me up and satisfy that craving. I did manage to get it under control with the large drink, whether it's water, skim milk, diet Pepsi, or something else that is low calorie. Give it a shot, it worked for me, I've been doing it for 8 yrs with no weight gain. Good luck! :)

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yes i am having the same problem about the weight gain. what did your dr tell you. i can not take this. i have never been thick and now i am starting to get that way and it is driving me crazy. please let me know thanks

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Hi,I am very lean so I wish to add weight fast within 1month. Can seroquel be of help? I also wish to know if it has effect on brain

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I have been taking seroquel for about six months now and I have actually lost 16lbs. I take a dose of 400mg a day and have not hadd any problems. I have not even changed my diet or my exercise habits (which aren't the best). I do not have any side effects maybe it is a combination of the seroquel and other medicines you are taking? Seroquel actually began as a medicine given after surgery as anti-vomiting. At least that is what my psych told me. Good luck to you all......

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yea i have been on seroquel for seven years it works really good for me, but i have gained 45pds..i want to know what kind of diet pills can u take with this medication..i am on 200mg and also on celexa 10mg three times a day help please!

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It is a terrible bunk drug for an imaginary disorder stop taking it right away it will only damage your brain, heart, nervous system and cause you to gain enough weight you will have diabetes. Doctors hand these out like candy just so they can get a paycheck.

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