Seroquel

[ << Previous Thread | Next Thread >> ]

there's Hope Regular Member Date Joined Nov 2006 Total Posts : 145	Posted 1/4/2008 8:49 PM (GMT -6)
	Hi all, I am a regular on the Crohn's Disease forum but new to this one! I have been put on all different anxiety meds and the doctor just put me on 100mg of Seroquel a day. Just wondering who has been on it or is on it and how you feel about this medicine. I never heard of it before and when I look it up it doesn't say anything about the anxiety relief part, it just says it is an anti-psychotic. Any feedback would be totally appreciated! 26 year old female. Dx with UC in June 2003. Flare up in June 2006 led to CD dx. Current Meds: Remicade, Asacol, Bentyl, Phenergan, Reglan, Ultram, Celexa and Seaonale, Fish Oil, Lacto and a Multi Vitamin "There's Hope. It doesn't cost a thing to smile; You don't have to pay to laugh; You better thank God for that!" Back to Top

pacots New Member Date Joined Jun 2007 Total Posts : 13	Posted 1/4/2008 10:19 PM (GMT -6)
	Hi, I was also put on seroquel for anxiety,& I absolutely hated it I walked around feeling like a zombie I could not do anything at all, I only took it for a couple of weeks then I got switched,maybe you will have better luck with it . Back to Top

stkitt Elite Member Date Joined Apr 2007 Total Posts : 32602	Posted 1/5/2008 12:46 AM (GMT -6)
	Hello Hope, This is Kitt. Seroquel is being prescribed off-label at low dose to treat anxiety disorders and to help with insomnia. This drug has been very helpful for many people using it for anxiety. Please remember everyone is different and what works for one may not another. I wish you good luck with this drug. Kitt Co-Moderator Anxiety ~ Panic Disorders Co-Moderator Crohn's Disease Forum **~ Not a mental health professional at all ~ Dx: Anxiety/Panic, Depression, GERD, Osteoarthritis Wife of a Crohnie ****www.healingwell.com/donate* It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.~Mahatma Gandhi~** Back to Top

Aussieangel Veteran Member Date Joined Sep 2006 Total Posts : 510	Posted 1/5/2008 6:04 AM (GMT -6)
	I'm actually one of those people that got more anxiety from seroquel so can't use it. The zombie effect depends on what else you've used. A year ago 25mgs knocked me out for 14hrs when they retryed recently 100mgs didn't effect me. If you're used to heavy meds it shouldn't bother you....zyprexia is more sedating. Good luck I hope it works for you. Back to Top

Howlyncat Elite Member Date Joined Jan 2005 Total Posts : 24909	Posted 1/5/2008 8:20 AM (GMT -6)
	It is an older med ........I wish you all the best ..........remember IF it does not help you as the patient have to tell the doc ......they are not infallible .......... I have CD as well and I take Valium for my a/p as needed........... Glad you popped over Take care LYN Contribute today to support Healing Well Forums...Donate @ http://www.healingwell.com/donate/ Moderator for Anxiety/Panic Moderator for Alzheimer's Co Mod for Crohns DX with Crohns ...Pyoderma Gangrenosum ..Anxiety /Panic..... TOO many meds to Post Wishing all a Better and Healthier New Year in 2008 We have Anxiety ..Anxiety Does NOT have US........FIGHT Luvs and God Bless..LYN Back to Top

wen4003 Veteran Member Date Joined Aug 2007 Total Posts : 1193	Posted 1/5/2008 11:16 AM (GMT -6)
	Hi there, I haven't tried Seroquel so I can't offer any advice on that one. But if you feel it's not working for you and feeling like a zombie, you really need to tell your doc. This is the only way the doc will know there is a problem. Remember, you have to be proactive and your own advocate in your care. Like Lyn, I'm taking Valium for my a/p and most of the time it works okay for me. I hope you get some relief soon and keep posting here to let us know how you're doing. Wen Co-Moderator Anxiety/Panic Disorders _{Evey little bit helps, please donate if you can!} _{http://www.healingwell.com/donate/} Dx: Agoraphobia, Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Barrett's Esophagus, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Fibromyalgia, I.B.S., Mitral Valve Prolapse, Narcolepsy, PTSD, Restless Leg Syndrome, Severe Acid Reflux, Sleep Apnea, Social Anxiety Rx: Abilify, Ambien CR, ~~Ativan~~, Flexeril, Lamictal, Neurontin, Nexium, Requip, Ritalin ER, Valium “People have two ears and one mouth for a reason; you need to listen twice as much as you talk.” Top Fuel pro Bob Vandergriff, Jr. Back to Top

there's Hope Regular Member Date Joined Nov 2006 Total Posts : 145	Posted 1/15/2008 1:27 PM (GMT -6)
	Thank you so much for your replies. The Seroquel has helped me so much, I am feeling a lot better about life and not so in the dumps. My anxiety hasn't been overwhelming since I started and I am so grateful. Thanks again 26 year old female. Dx with UC in June 2003. Flare up in June 2006 led to CD dx. Current Meds: Remicade, Asacol, Bentyl, Phenergan, Reglan, Ultram, Celexa and Seaonale, Fish Oil, Lacto and a Multi Vitamin "There's Hope. It doesn't cost a thing to smile; You don't have to pay to laugh; You better thank God for that!" Back to Top

stkitt Elite Member Date Joined Apr 2007 Total Posts : 32602	Posted 1/15/2008 3:18 PM (GMT -6)
	Hope, I am so happy you are having a positive outcome using this med. Keep posting. If you feeling better, kudos to you kiddo. Hugs Kitt, Co-Moderator: Anxiety ~ Panic ~ Crohn's *~* http://www.healingwell.com/donate *~* It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.~Mahatma Gandhi~ Back to Top

Paulos Regular Member Date Joined Dec 2007 Total Posts : 201	Posted 1/15/2008 6:48 PM (GMT -6)
	Good evening, yes I was on Seroquil as well but it gave me massive weight gain, did not help my depression/etc and wasn't really helping. I was on 400mg of it now I'm on 300mg since my shrink is weening me off of it. "Make a joke and I will sigh, and you will laugh and I will cry. Happiness I cannot feel, and love to me is so unreal."-Loony from Rings of Power Back to Top

Forum Information

Currently it is Monday, September 24, 2018 10:40 PM (GMT -6)
There are a total of 3,006,324 posts in 329,326 threads.
View Active Threads

Who's Online

This forum has 161827 registered members. Please welcome our newest member, a8166008.
172 Guest(s), 4 Registered Member(s) are currently online. Details
sebreg, Jim48, InTheShop, PDXtransplant