Posted by Lisa P on April 21, 2003, at 21:58:25
In reply to Re: SHARE YOUR SEROQUEL EXPERIENCE, posted by Janelle on April 21, 2003, at 21:42:04
I had muscle problems on Geodon and switched over to Serequel very slowly - increased 50mg every 2-3 weeks until I got up to 200mg. I never felt like a zombie on it, by doing so. I take it right before I go to sleep - otherwise I'll feel out of it. I wake up 6-8 hours after taking it - usually 6am and go running or to the gym - don't feel drowsy at all. I don't feel any different on the drug than I did before taking the drug which is good. The Geodon messed up my back so much - caused a lot of back pain - I never thought I could run again, but now I can off the Geodon and on the Serequel.
If the Risperdal is causing you weight gain problems, than I would definitely consider the Serequel - or Geodon (if you are one of those lucky people not to have muscle problems). I had tremendous weight gain on Risperdal - but lost the weight eventually when I went off of it.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
Lisa
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