Seroquel

sosantney · Newbie User Joined: Jan 31, 2008 Posts: 11

Has anyone used Seroquel for treatment for OCD. I have trouble taking medication because I have this fear that Seroquel will make me feel brain dead instead of less obsessive. I am running on no sleep because I can't stop my mind from racing and I also don't like the weight gain side effect of the medication. Although I am willing to give it a try if anyone has found success with using the medication.

lonely_world · Intermediate User Joined: Jul 04, 2007 Posts: 136

I was on Seroquel, not for OCD, but for "Bipolar Disorder". All I can tell you is that it is a very strong medication, it's hard to not be tired when you are taking it, even on a very low dose. And I did just read on the internet that this medication is considered "dangerous", because of risks of serious side effects, like diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.

social_phobia2008 · Newbie User Joined: Mar 22, 2008 Posts: 39

Seroquel is my favourite drug of all time cause it's the only one I can fall asleep and really sleep deep. I take 100 mg 1 hour before I go to sleep every evening and it does wonders.

And I tried many sleep pills. I now about the side effects but I take that risk cause I consider it a good compromise. I can say i'm deppendent. My mother also takes it for sleep and works the same.

I tried Seroquel on a higher dosage, 300 mg and it worked like wonder, but just for 2 days. I was tottaly desinhibated and didn't care about others oppinion.

Hope you find soething for OCD. All I can say to help you is to suggest to always find something to do to distract attention, something you like to capture your attention and leave aside those raging thoughts. Take care;)

lonelylilly · Newbie User Joined: Mar 24, 2008 Posts: 5

I was on it for 3 years. It is a wonderful sleep aid although I don't have OCD I suffer from PTSD, Agoraphobia, Anxiety dissorder, delutions and I suffer form flashbacks and sometimes hear voices. Anyway yes I did gain about 50lb over 3 years but it was a good trade because it alowed my mind to calm down and gave me the ability to sleep. After 3 years the Seroquel did a number on my heart and now i have been switched off seropuel and put on zyprexa which works the same way. I hope that I've helped please feel free to contact me with any questions

social_phobia2008 · Newbie User Joined: Mar 22, 2008 Posts: 39

SilentType · Expert User Joined: Jul 04, 2007 Posts: 614

Yeah I take Seroquel for sleep too. What did it do to your heart??

Peace

princess_haru · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:21 am Post subject:

I was prescribed seroquel for anxiety, but had to stop taking it as I could barely stay awake after downing a pill! It's very strong; one 25mg tablet made me feel like I'd been conked on the head and was fighting unconsciousness Shocked

oXyKevn · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 12:53 am Post subject:

seroquel is very potent, i would recommend zyprexa, its nothing more than a low low low dose of seroquel

social_phobia2008 · Newbie User Joined: Mar 22, 2008 Posts: 39

princess_haru · Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 9:16 am Post subject:

I think I must be overly sensitive to it or something. When I take it, it feels like my brain is being held in a big pair of gloved hands and squeezed a little! Shocked

I know that's a weird description, but that's exactly how it feels. All the strength goes out of me and I just want to sleep.

If I took 1000mg I don't know what would happen... I'd probably die!

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