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Posted by jasmineneroli on September 21, 2009, at 10:21:34
.............or at least have no weight gain at all??
Am wondering at what dose Seroquel causes weight gain or appetite increase.
Recently started Seroquel XR at 50mg per day now at 100mg, and am supposed to go to 150mg. I'm terrified of weight gain, and know that it will make me stop taking it.
Appreciate your help.
Thx.
J
Posted by Jeroen on September 23, 2009, at 15:36:46
In reply to Anyone lose weight on Seroquel???................., posted by jasmineneroli on September 21, 2009, at 10:21:34
400 mg Normal seroquel causes lot of weight gain
below 225 mg youre in safe zonefrom this day on i shall call on this board the Seroquel Professor :p
Posted by Jeroen on September 23, 2009, at 15:38:55
In reply to Re: Anyone lose weight on Seroquel???................., posted by Jeroen on September 23, 2009, at 15:36:46
im reading reports on internet the XR causes less weight gain so sorry i forgot to mention that
Posted by yxibow on September 23, 2009, at 22:45:10
In reply to Re: Anyone lose weight on Seroquel???................., posted by Jeroen on September 23, 2009, at 15:38:55
> im reading reports on internet the XR causes less weight gain so sorry i forgot to mention that
I doubt that is the case, but if there are case reports, that's good....
I believe weight gain on Seroquel can happen at any significant amount, 225mg is certainly above that threshold, and I think like a number of medications indicated with weight gain, I believe it is partially dosage related.
I can say that I must continue to take Seroquel until a better arrangement can be found, or possibly risk losing some of my functionality, yet carrying all of the problems, including a primary weight gain issue for myself.
But as one person put before, they'd rather be fat than be in the worst throws of depression... if I only had (some) weight problems to deal with and not half a dozen things including visual distortions, I'd probably call it a compromise.
-- tidings
Posted by jasmineneroli on September 24, 2009, at 16:16:23
In reply to Re: Anyone lose weight on Seroquel???................., posted by Jeroen on September 23, 2009, at 15:38:55
> im reading reports on internet the XR causes less weight gain so sorry i forgot to mention that
Appreciate the feedback Jeroen. That gives me hope, since I'm on XR! I'm at 150mg now at night, it sure helps me sleep - finally!!!
Thx.
J
Posted by jasmineneroli on September 24, 2009, at 16:32:12
In reply to Re: Anyone lose weight on Seroquel???................. » Jeroen, posted by yxibow on September 23, 2009, at 22:45:10
> > im reading reports on internet the XR causes less weight gain so sorry i forgot to mention that
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> I doubt that is the case, but if there are case reports, that's good....
* Well I might be foolishly optimistic, but I hope so!> I believe weight gain on Seroquel can happen at any significant amount, 225mg is certainly above that threshold, and I think like a number of medications indicated with weight gain, I believe it is partially dosage related.
* Yes, that's logical. Most other side effects are dose dependant, so why not weight gain? I had been wondering if there was a dose level where weight gain starts. Hopefully, if I'm able to stick with the 150mg, I'll be flying under the weight gain ceiling :)> I can say that I must continue to take Seroquel until a better arrangement can be found, or possibly risk losing some of my functionality, yet carrying all of the problems, including a primary weight gain issue for myself.
* Yeah, that's seems to be the way of all meds - pick the lesser of 2 (or more) evils. I've tried 12 different drugs over the past 8 years (no anti-psychotics or mood stabilizers before though), none were side effect free - except maybe BuSpar & Clonazepam.> But as one person put before, they'd rather be fat than be in the worst throws of depression... if I only had (some) weight problems to deal with and not half a dozen things including visual distortions, I'd probably call it a compromise.
*Right. I had some visual disturbances at first, but they seem to have gone. Also feel spacey and groggy half the day, but my aggravation/anxiety/irritabilty have subsided and my mood is lifting. Just need some energy to go with it! I can wait, I am happy so far with the Seroquel & Neurontin combo. Just a little paranoid about weight gain & being on an anti-psychotic.> -- tidings
* Thanks for your input, & best wishes to you.
J
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