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06/11/2012 12:17 PM
Cthebird
Cthebird
 
Posts: 2609
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Just wanted to ask those of you on Seroquel XR a few questions:

Does Seroquel XR make you very tired throughout the day (I'm starting at 150 mg - I know it is a low dose)?

Does it make you groggy in the morning?

Have you gained a lot of weight?

I have taken regular Seroquel in the past from low doses up until 600 mg but I imagine the "XR" is a little different. One thing I do know is that it costs a lot more than the now Seroquel generic. But I'd pay it if there weren't as many grogginess issues.

Bipolar 1, Simple Partial Seizures, and migraines

Psychiatric meds:

Lithium ER (900 mg)*Tegretol XR (1400 mg)*Lamictal (100 mg)*Geodon (160 mg)*Navane (5 mg)*Seroquel XR (100 mg)*Klonopin (.5 mg)

Ativan 1 mg "as needed" (I rarely take it.)*Seroquel regular 50 mg "as needed" (Only if I'm getting elevated.)

Other meds:

Propranolol (40 mg)*Levothyroxine (150 mcg)

My mix is side effect friendly for me.
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06/11/2012 12:22 PM  Top
monkeytime
 
Posts: 83
Member

I've taken it and had to quit taking it. I was tired throughout the whole day. I also gained twenty pounds in less than three months. Every medicine is different for every person. I hope my experience helps.
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06/11/2012 12:44 PM  Top
Izzy10
Posts: 11
New Member

I took it for three months or so. I was only on 400 or so a day. I gained weight instantly around 25lbs over the three months. This doesn't happen to everyone, so don't let it scare you. Many don't experience this. Everyone is different.

It also made me groggy and tired all day. I had to drink major quantities of caffeine to stay awake.


06/11/2012 06:30 PM  Top
IDoNotKnow
IDoNotKnow
 
Posts: 22341
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Well I am convinced.

I have been on this medication years and I want off NOW.

I have been trying to lose weight and I want to lose it NOW.

If this med makes it harder it isn't worth it.

I called a week ago to get off it and she refused.

BLAH to HER

DONE

"If you could read my mind you would be in tears"

"Who cares when I cry"

"A smile just hides the tears we hold inside."
- Me (IDNK)

06/14/2012 07:41 PM  Top
apotts74
 
Posts: 29
Member

hi i take 600 xr and i gained about 15 pounds i take it after supper and it doesnt make me groggy
depakote 1250mg xr
geodon 160mg
ambien 10mg
ativan 1 mg prn
trazdone 200mg
congenton 2mg
seoqruel 600xr
metaformin 10000 bid
gluctrol 10 mg bid
altace 10mg
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