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I have been taking Seroquel for a year now for insomnia. Anybody else take Seroquel for this? I have looked around and it doesn't even seem that Seroquel is normally given to someone for this.

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Let me make your weight loss easier. At the fitness club I went to, I was told that results are magnified by 4 if you exercise in water b/c of the resistance. 1/2 hr walking in pool is equal to 2 hrs on treadmill. My mom did not raise any dumb kids - I was in the water! Lost 201 lbs in 14 mos. Had gastric bypass BUT it only works if you exercise. Hit the pool babe!

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I have been a night RN in an ICU for 3 decades. I retired and even before never could slepp much. I started out on benadryl, rozerem, then moved up to restoril, xanax, ambien,dalmane, even halcion. If it didn't work in 30" it wasn't and usually wouldn't. I at one time was taking 10 25mg benadryl, and 2 1 mg xanax, and even after working 16 hours, could not sleep more than 3-4 hours at best. Point is I finally was told about seraquel, and take one third to a half of a 300mg, and have for 5 months, and sleep like a baby, like never in my life. My mood is better, I feel calmer and mostly due to being rested, so this drug has come through when no other would. The side effects are actually all positive and beneficial. SO whatever people want to think, but it works for me like nothing else!

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Pegasus, I am a chronic insomniac with no hope of recovery as long as I sleep in the same bed as hubby, who like yours snores terribly all night. I currently take either half an ambien before sleep time and another when his snoring keeps me awake during the night and sometimes seroquel. In addition I have loud white noise and earplugs. Not fun! :-(

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what dosage do you take? My doc gave me 100mg but it doesn't work

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I was given 100mg of the generic to seroquel. It really doesn't work. I take it and have waited three hours for it to kick in. I work from 6am to 5pm. Getting up so early, I need something that has no residual affect in the morning. I tried two pills, nothing. Tonight I am going to try 3pills. I am off tomorrow. I will let you know how it works.

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I also have taken for 2 years for insomnia. I only take 25mg but concerned about addiction and the withdrawals from it. I am going to stop and see what happens

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They just started me on it.I took one 25 mg first night.Did not work so I took 2 next night.did not work either.I think I need ambium

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I didn't know Seroquel caused weight gain. I have gained 25lbs in three months and couldn't understand why.

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my doctor has me on xanax at night. My son was on seroquel though and i still have a bottle. I wonder if that would work better than the xanax. Anybody else have withdraw symptoms from Phentermine in like a few hours? it was awful. Now i am tired bur can't close my eyes.

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Do you feel tired during the day?

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I felt draggy at first, then that tapered off....but never again will I take that mess...hope you have better luck than I did....

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Let me tell you that you WILL GAIN anyway! Doesnt matter what you do. I felt the same way you do but you dont have the energy to exercise its not a choice it just happens. I wish i had never taken that first dose. I have been seroquel free for three weeks. Its tough but i am doing it

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Cheryl i totally understand! I have had and done everything parellel to you. I quit it three weeks ago, i had to the weight gain was killing the neuropathy in my legs plus i had a massive heart attack literally wt could kill me! I just want to be healthy and i started Visalus. I will let you know how it goes. I get it though pay no mind to people who dont. ;)

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Read the side effects on any med you....my pharmacist told me that the first ingredient listed is the most active and that's what causes weight gain, slows metabolism...my Endrocrinoglist is checking my cortisol (Hormone, google it) cause it affects metabolism....I feel lie a vegetable cause all I eat are steamed veggies and fruit....killer, getting this weight of....20 lbs. lost since April 15th, but I still can't fit into my summer clothes!!!! DO NOT GIVE UP!!!!

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HI i have been prescribed on Seroquil. as my immune system is so low i have low platelet and terrible anxiety , the doctor said the only way for my body to heal is to sleep. but i don`t want to put weight on. please help

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Update. I've read all the reviews and I am concerned about gaining weight. I've only been taking seriquel 12.5mg at night for sleep for a few days now and I've been starving; I keep eating, can't get full and wasn't sure if it was hormones or the medication as it's only been a few days..
I'm going to stop taking it and see what happens to my appetite. I'd rather take the Trazadone and sleep good for 3-4hrs and have no side effects then what I've been feeling. I've also been super sluggish, tired and feel weird..

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Ambien should be called the new date rape drug. I suffer insomnia and tried ambien. Luckily my bf was home with me that night bc he woke up at 3 am to me making breakfast and chocolate coke (putting news quick in diet coke) and out of my mind. He's a medic and knew the side effects so he put me back to bed. When he tried to put me back to bed I got hyper sexual. Like to where he knew I was really out of it. Anyone remember tiger woods talking of taking ambien and having a crazy libido? (Tiger boning?). Very dangerous drug. I'm a nurse and work ER. When working night shift and notice the completely out of it I know ambien is involved.

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I have been on Seroquel for 7 to 8 yrs. I have gained 60 lbs. I am chosing to taper off the Seroquel with my Dr. help. I feel my health at this wt could cause major problems. I know its going to be tough, but I feel its my only choice.

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Hi I read your post about seroquel helping your son sleep but may be increasing his seizures,i was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 14 and am now 44 and i take 500mg of seorquel a night and i really only have seizures now just when i am about to fall into sleep? Strange that i caught your comment and now i am wondering if there is a connection between the pills and my seizures.

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I have read a lot of posts on Seroquel xr.My dr has moved me up tp 150 a night. Nothing yet. Its been months.I have had trouble sleeping for about 8- 9 years. I am now 44. I have tried other meds, herbs, and so on.No prob with my weight. I was thinking of maybe adding 50mg more. If that helps then I would tell my dr. Other wise we have talked about sleep tests. I have had one and they gave me a cpap. That does not help I wake up with a suffocating feeling. Had machine tested they say it works fine. Well we will see where this all goes.

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