Seroquel Lawsuits
Last Updated: February 2009 • 93 Comments
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The use of the antipsychotic medication Seroquel has been linked to an increased risk of diabetes, pancreatitis and death. Thousands of Seroquel lawsuits have been filed throughout the United States by individuals who suffered severe and life threatening injuries.
STATUS OF SEROQUEL LITIGATION: All federal Seroquel lawsuits have been consolidated in a Multidistrict Litigation centralized in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Over 15,000 people have filed cases in state or federal court as part of the Seroquel litigation.
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MANUFACTURER: AstraZeneca
OVERVIEW: Seroquel, which is known generically as quetiapine fumarate, is an atypical antipsychotic medication which was approved by the FDA in 1997. It is approved for treatment of schizophrenia, but it is also commonly used off-label for treatment of anxiety, obsessive dementia, compulsive disorders and autism.
AstraZeneca has been accused of heavily marketing Seroquel for “off-label” uses which the FDA has not approved or determined to be safe and effective. Some experts have estimated that as much as 70% of all Seroquel prescriptions were for unapproved uses.
Seroquel has been used by more than 19 million people worldwide. It is one of the most profitable drugs for AstraZeneca, with annual sales of about $2.8 billion.
SEROQUEL DIABETES SIDE EFFECTS: Studies have confirmed that Seroquel side effects could increase the risk of weight gain, hyperglycemia and diabetes. While all of the drugs within the class of medications known as atypical antipsychotics have been linked to diabetes side effects, the risk was found to be highest with Seroquel.
Seroquel lawyers are reviewing potential lawsuits for individuals who have suffered any of the following side effects from the drug:
- Diabetes
- Pancreatitis
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Death
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Comment by betty on 4 September 2008:
after taking zyprexa i got diabetes tip 2 battle a lawsuit and won but now my doctorys at cheer mental health gives me seroquel i keep telling them my sugar levels getting to hight they still keep giving it to me
Comment by Robert on 28 September 2008:
I have gained 80 lbs and have had some high blood sugar issues.
Comment by James on 3 October 2008:
I Have Gained 70lbs.I Have Had About Eight Car Wrecks,Maritial Prpblems And A Gambling Problem.I Lost About 250,000.
Comment by sarah on 5 October 2008:
I took seroquel for over 3 years and in that time period i was diasnosed with blood sugar problems and gained over 150lbs. since i have stopped taking the medication no weight gain.
Comment by Kathleen on 6 October 2008:
I have been taking Seroquel for 3 years for sleep problems, 75 mg/night.
I have intentionally lost about 30 lbs. in the last 6 mos. by eating healthier foods. However, my cholesteral levels are off the charts.
In April, 2008 my numbers were 299: 221 Triglycerides, 167 LDL and 87 HDL. Last week I had blood drawn again with abought the same numbers. I’m putting of taking Lipitor and trying to correct this problem with diet. Could Seroquel be causing these out of wack numbers? Does anyone know out there?
Kathleen, Lancaster, NY
Comment by Tracey on 8 October 2008:
I have been taken Serequel 300mg at night for anxiety and sleep disorder. I have gone from 165lbs to 221lbs. I am working out 9hr a week and eating all healthy foods, but can not shake the weight. Fear that maybe me stroke and all the seizures may be coming from my medication.
Comment by irma on 13 October 2008:
My great-aunt was prescribed seroquel for anxiety and dementia episodes, she was ninety-seven years old and living in a nursing home. She suffered a stroke a few months after she started taking this medication, she passed away soon after. I researched information on Seroquel and found out the FDA has issued an alert not to prescribe this medication to elderly people. I feel the doctor who prescribed this medication at the nursing was irresponsible and not well informed. I advise families with relatives in nursing homes to be aware of what is prescribed to your relatives.
Comment by tricia on 14 October 2008:
I have been taking Seroquel for sleep for the last 3 years. I take 200-300 mg each night. I have gained 40 lbs over the last 3 years, but I have had no other side effects. All my blood work always comes back perfect and the doctor always comments on how perfect it is. I have tried exercise and healthy eating and nothing seems to counteract the weight gain.
Comment by Lester on 18 October 2008:
my sugar level jumped up 200 points and made it uncrollable and colestrol jump now on high er lipator
Comment by MILTON on 20 October 2008:
AT THE END OF JULY 30, 2008 I TOOK LEGAL CUSTODY OF A FAMILY MEMBER CHILD THAT WAS TAKING SEROQUEL MEDICATIONS SO AFTER I WAS TOLD AB0UT THE LAWSUIT I DON’T KNOW WHO TO TALK TO ABOUT SO I TOOK HIM OFF THE MEDICATIONS UNTIL I FIND OUT IF IT WAS SAFE FOR HIM TO TAKE, HE BEEN ON THIS MEDICATIONS A LONG TIME. IT MAKE HIM VERY VERY SLEEP SOMETIME HE’S STAY IN THE BED A LONG TIME LOOK LIKE TO ME ALMOST TWO DAYS IF I LET HIM SLEEP, THERE BEEN TIME I HAVE WAKE HIM UP FOR SCHOOL HE BE STILL SLEEP.
Comment by Barbara on 23 October 2008:
I have been taking Seroquel for several years; mainly for sleep issues. During this time, I have had lab work every three months. THe numbers in the liver levels, gain of 44 pounds, elevated sugar levels and suspected Hepatitis or Pancreatits have been experienced. My primary care doctor has intimidated that Seroquel could be the cause of these elevated levels. My physchiatrist says, “NO” He says it is soley due to alcohol abuse, and does not want me to switch to Ambien for sleep. I’m not sure what to do.
Comment by Lisa on 30 October 2008:
I have been bi polar most of my adullt life just not diagnosed until 8 years ago. From November of 2006-November of 2007 I lost ninety four pounds. I felt great. My body didn’t ache. From January of 2008, when I was prescribed seroquel. until May of this year, I have put it back on and more. I was absolutely in need of food to settle my hunger.
Comment by Amber on 31 October 2008:
I was on Seroquel and gained over 40 lbs, I also ran out the medication because my doctor was no longer working at the clinic I was going to and nobody would renew my prescription. About 2 weeks after I ran out, I tried, almost successfully, to commit suicide. I haven’t had my blood sugar tested, but I know that after I went of Seroquel, I lost the weight, it took me over 2 years, but I lost it.
Comment by Stephanie on 16 November 2008:
Since I started taking seroquel I packed on the pounds and developed thyroid problems and diabetes. Just two weeks ago my blood work and urinalysis came back bad, I see the doctor in to find out what the next step will be. I went off seroquel and have lost 38 lbs. and do no\\\’t intend on taking the drug on a regular basis any more. I only take if i develope severe mania for sleeping. I was perscribed 900 mg daily. I feel my health is more important then having all these problems caused by this medication.
Comment by Lana on 17 November 2008:
while on seroqual the antipsychotic medication I have had more anxiety, gained 40 pounds and by breast swelled 2 cups sizes that I did not loose and they are heavey and hurt my back. I had compulsive disoder while taking this medication. I have been taken off of it and lost some of the weight exept in my breast. I have suffered 4 small strokes in the one year and have been off since 2001, but still have symotoms. I even have had heart problems since. I now have cateracts and glacoma now and this has been since taken this med.
Comment by lafayette on 17 November 2008:
while on seroquel i have suffered very severe mouth throat and neck pain so severe i thnik i am going to have cancer or have to have surgery the list goes on .
Comment by Johannes on 17 November 2008:
My mother took Seroquel for about one year, with strong cardiovascular side-effects (anxiety, low blood pressure). She never had had any heart disease but suddenly suffered a heart attack and passed away a few days later at the age of 73.
Comment by tami on 18 November 2008:
i have been taking seroquel for i guess about 2 years ,maybe a lil over anyways @ 1st it took me only 12.5 mg to actually pretty much act/feel like a drunk now i tak about 600 a day the 1st 3-4 months into aking it i told my doctor i couldnt breathe,i meanso bad that i wanted to call an ambulance i could not catch a breath but as i told my dr. this a “few” times she said well just keep taking it you will get use to itso i pretty mthought to myself this lady just dos “not” understand how it actually feels like i am drowning ‘the feeling’…the best way i can describe it,well about 6 months or so of starting seroquel i tried to commit suicide “almost succeding” taking 3400 mg , im sure i would of taken more but thats all i had left in that pill bottle.(I REMEMBER SOMEONE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF ME SAYING—”SHES GOING & SHES GOING “FAST”)…PRETTY MUCH MEANING WERE LOSING HER”DEAD”AS THEY SAY. LATER FINDING OUT IT WAS THE PARAMEDIC before i new it i was waking up in i.c.u with wires, machines,monitors and iv’s coming from ever end of my body,i woke to my family i mean all of them there.’& “”"my”"” family wouldnt all show up to a funeral together if life depended on it so i knew that this was serious,but all i thought was damn i’m still here.
when i left the hospital i realized when i got home i had “no” seroquel better call the dr. for a refill she sked if i felt suicidal of course i said no i still needed to go into la-la land @ nite so the same day getting ot of the hospital i was given another refill of 360-100mg pills. now even though i deep down know that they are doing things to me that are bad,i still take them because it is unlike any sleep you have ever had my mind is on shut-down i dont wake up sometimes for 2 days but even though my dr. has not seen me for a year now for a check-up i call to up my dose because now i sometimes dream & get so angry at things lil or big that my family or any one that knows me is in terror when ido come into contact with them which is not often because i sleep 4-5 days a week i realize i am just existing here & not taking the proper steps,etc to maybe become better “as mother”says….. because you know what when i did do ‘everything’ that was recommended or what they called “help” for me maybe??? DIDNT WORK,but now a year later i will see my drfor her to only tell me it will get better or do i still feel suicidal “i guess it is called the “at least she asked questions” but didnt take my words of ‘I CANT BREATHE’ seriously,just another patient that is bi-polor,this that & the other so onto the next one.AND YA KNOW I HAVE NEVER BEEN THE ONE TO LET ANYTHING GO & HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH GETTING MY THOUGHTS,ETC ACROSS TO ANYONE MY WHOLE LIFE I HAVE BEEN “SAY WHAT I AM THINKING/FEELING/WANTING/NEEDING& SO ON BUT EVEN AFTER THE 3RD TIME TELLING HER I CANT BREATHE SHE IGNORED THIS SO I GUESS BY THEN I WAS ALREADY ADDICTED IN A SENSE BECAUSE I KNEW THEY DID WHAT I WANTED KNOCKED-ME-OUT NO MATTER WHAT THE SIDE-EFFECTS & WARNINGS ARE.ANYWAYS MY LEGS FEEL LIKE I HAVE TO MOVETHEM 24-7 WHEN IM LAYIN DOWN I AM SO MOODY,-SO MANY MORE THINGS TO ADD BUT WE ALL KNOW WHAT THEY ARE,SO FINALLY ENDING THIS I WILL JUST WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE NOT YET TRIED SEROQUEL “”"”"DONT”"”"”"PLEASE….& IF YOU CURRENTLY STILL TAKE I WISH YOU WELL THANKS TO ALL THAT READ THIS MAYBE YOU WLL TAKE SOMETHING OUT OF IT & LEARN.
Comment by Bobsdaughter on 19 November 2008:
My father died October 16, 2007. I recently saw an advertisement about a class action lawsuit regarding Seroquel and knowing that my father took the drug I instantly took notice. He suffered from Parkinson’s disease and was prescribed the drug by a well known neurologist in Dallas. He told him “you can take as much as you want,” but my father did not - he only took it at night. The side effects from the drug cause the symptoms of Parkinson’s i.e. tardive dyskensia and other symptoms associated with Parkinson’s. He was allegedly prescribed the drug due to hallucinations from other meds. I still don’t get that. He died from a cardiac arrest. The point is he was killed from this drug I believe. My research indicates that the drugs he was taking for Parkinson’s have a negative reaction with Seroquel so why was any legitimate doctor prescribing this lethal cocktail? If anyone can help please advise. I am trying to help others who were prescribed this drug who should not have been taking it. It seems the doctors are doing this at the behest of the drug companies and this is wrong - it is killing people.
Comment by Barbara on 20 November 2008:
Is there a linkage between suicide or attempted suicide and this drug?
Comment by Donnita on 20 November 2008:
I got prescribed seraquil. I refused to take it because the psychiatrist who prescribed it to me. Said me taking this would cause my Primidone to not work. I have seizures and take Primidone to controlt the seizures. I will not take seraquil because I am so scared of having seizures again. Then I read the thing on lawsuits. I am so glad I am taking this stuff. Might as well put a loaded gun to my head.
Comment by Beli on 28 November 2008:
I was spiked with seroquel, without being told it was an anti-psychotic. They thought I was psychotic since I told them a drug dealer lived in the apt, below me. Once I had my honey come in and verify that, things improved, but I was given a suspicious package of trial seroquel, with nothing on it but the name, deliberately, and afterwards the Dr stated he was not going to be in practice anymore, despite the fact he still is today-he knew he made a big mistake. I started having emotional problems and prolonged panic attacks, and problems keeping cognizant of the world around me. Seroquel is good for killing people , nothing else. It also greatly aggravated my type 1 diabetes, I never should have been given this drug, ever. I was bipolar, not psychotic.
Comment by clara on 29 November 2008:
My husband is 70 yeas old .He is bipolar, and has been on lithum for 32 years. His kidneys show some damage due to taking lithum for so long.
Doctor took him off of lithum, and tried a number of drugs to replace it.
He went into a manic state, and was put into a hospital where he was treated with zyprexa. It did help him to regain his sleep pattern, aftertwo months,he was taken off of zyprexa. He is back on lithum, a smaller dose than before, lexapro in the morning, and seroquil at night to sleep.
He has had a mild stroke and developed parkinson tremors in his hands. He is scheduled for a brain scan this week. His personality is different, he is very quiet ,still has some anxiety. What next?
Comment by gilbert on 1 December 2008:
The doctor prescribed seroquel for me
it made me gain some weight and also have breathng problems
my breath has become thicker
Comment by gilbert on 1 December 2008:
I was given zyprexa and they told me it was for sleeping
another drug good for killing people
Comment by Brandy on 3 December 2008:
My brother was diagnosed as bipolar. He took seroquel for less than 2 weeks. On November 22, 2008 he shot himself in the head. He has never had suicidal thoughts or actions. But i know this medication is to blame. PLEASE do not take this medication and if you do be very careful. After reading up on the medication i have found this is not unusual behavior. Please take this into mind if you are thinking about starting or are taking this medicine.
Comment by ali on 4 December 2008:
i only took 1 tablet of Seroquel 50mg. for insomnia, i will never take it again. i felt groggy until noon the next day and i also felt disoriented.
Comment by Kenneth on 6 December 2008:
I have been on Seroquel 200mg. to help with sleeping & have been taking seroquel for around 6 or 7 years & was put on this medicine by A Psyciatrist and I’M worried about getting any bad side effects so far I noticed that It’s been making me groggy & I take this medicine In the evening along with some other pscootropic medicines I’ve been diagnosed as Bipolar disoder.
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Comment by patty on 11 December 2008:
i take Seroquel i have heard that it causes mouth ulcer is that true i had them and still do
Comment by JEANNE on 13 December 2008:
I WAS PRESCRIBED SEROQUEL FOR BIPOLAR,ANXIETYAND SLEEPING DISORDER AT 6OO MG. A DAY, THE DR. WANTED TO INCREASE IT TO 1200 MGS. BUT I WOULDN”T TAKE IT. MY HANDS STARTED SHAKING REAL BAD ALL THE TIME AND AS THE DAYS WENT BY IT GOT WORSE.WHEN MY LEGS SRARTED STIFFENNING UP ONE NIGHT I THOUGHT I WAS HAVING A SROKE OR SOMETHING,BOTH OF MY FEET CURLED BACKWARDS AS I WATCHAD IN HORROR,BUT THEN IT STOPPED.IT DID NOT OCCUR TO ME IT WAS THE MEDICATION STILL. I RAN OUT OF SEROQUEL FOR A FEW DAYS AND COULD NOT SLEEP SO I WENT TO GET A REFILL AND WITHIN A HALF AN HOUR MY HANDS STARTED SHAKING, I HAD TO LIE DOWN QUICKY AND MY WHOLE BODY WAS STIFFENING UP AND I WAS HAVING A HARD TIME BREATHING. I TOLD THE A.R.N.P. IN THE OFFICE AND SHE LOOKED AT ME LIKE I WAS INSANE. I STOPPED TAKING IT. IT HAS BEEN FOUR MONTHS AND MY DR. SAYS I HAVE NEUROPATHY. WHAT KIND I DO NOT KNW, I HAVE TO HAVE BLOOD WORK AND SOME NERVE STUDIIES,BUT I DO KNOW THAT I DID NOT HAVE THIS BEFORE SEROQUEL. MY FEET AND LEGS FEEL LIKE THRER IS A CONSTANT CURRENT OF ELECTRICITY GOING THROUGH THEM. I AM FREAKING OUT AND WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE HAD EXPERINCED ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS?
Comment by Cariel on 15 December 2008:
I have a grandson who is in the custody of Oklahoma Dept.services, at 6 years of age he was given seroquel for a year when placed in a behavorial hospital. I don’t know who is looking out for his rights & if he is protected if he has any side effects from this medication.
Comment by CJ on 17 December 2008:
i was prescribed seroquil for sleep and was almost instantly on a 2000 mg dose per night. a pharmacy actually had a problem filling that dose so they called the manufacturer and the manufacturer said it was perfectly safe. HA! i became diabetic and gained about 170 lbs in about 5 months. could not get blood sugar to stabalize by medication and diet. within 3 days of stopping seroquel my diabetees became managable. had to have gastric bypass to loose the weight and can’t stop loosing as of 12-15-08. (still loosing but we expect it to turn around soon with a 5th opperation) now 6 foot tall and weigh 138 lbs.
Comment by Theresa on 17 December 2008:
I have gained weight, have high triglycerides, high cholesterol, unbearable night sweats, and extreme hot flashes.. I’m only 30 years old
Comment by Elisabeth on 26 December 2008:
On May 27, 2008, my 88 year old Mother was admitted to an inpatient Geri-psych unit within a large medical center. For 2-3 weeks prior to her admission, she began having some episodes of confusion, irritabililty, and had a non-injury fall in her home. Most of the time she functioned as usual. She lived independently in a retirement center community and required little assistance. (Paid her own bills, shopped, cared for her apartment, etc.)
On a holiday, her primary care MD sent her to an emergency room to be “checked out”. The ER MD failed to diagnose and treat her urinary tract infection delerium … and, failing to test a mental status or ask her about her symptoms, he wrote what others had told him, added that she lived in a nursing home and had hit staff, and said she was psychotic and sent her to psych. On the psych unit, all of her psych tests were normal, but she was still given Seroquel for two days, Zyprexa for six days, Prolixin and Mellaril for nine days… She was ordered 12 + meds for chronic medical conditions, chemically restrained with IM Ativan, oral Klonopin, Prolixin injections and a Prolixin D injection. Her “Psychiatrist” said she had dementia, possible bi-polar, obsessive compulsive disorder… and he said she was hurting others and a danger to herself and that she had previous admissions to Veterans hospitals for psychosis - which was absolutely untrue. Her only previous admission was a short inpatient stay for depression, after her husband had died ten years earlier.
Even though my sister(POA) and I visited often, we were not informed that she was being given antipsychotics or chemical restraints. We were told that her mental condition was worsening and she was hard to control; and, we were told that our visits were unsetting to her. We did ask questions; told the staff and psychiatrist that she had didn’t tolerate sedative drugs; asked them to review her at home medicines and expressed our concern that she was being over prescribed. They agreed to do as we asked - and he ordered antipsychotics and benzodiazipines. We were repeatedly lied to. I’m so sorry we didn’t figure things out sooner. She was in that “Snake Pit” for almost three weeks…
Reading her records, I can see that her behavior and mental status changed within two hours after the first dose of Seroquel, worsened with the Ativan…and further declined with Zyprexa, Prolixin and Mellaril.
She could no longer walk or even stand upright, she became incontinent, unable to use her hands because the tremors were so severe, developed swallowing and speaking problems, had little movement in her head and could barely even move her body. She became dehydrated and malnourished…
As soon as she was transferred to another hospital, all antipsychotics and benzodiazipines were discontinued and the urinary traction was treated, she became alert and oriented. She worked in rehab for five weeks, but her body just couldn’t function. A neurologist described her as having cogwheeling, and at first thought she had a history of Parkinsons - but she didn’t. She died three weeks later.
We know that it was because of the many medical mistakes/negligence and horrific treatment that she received - and we believe the facility likely committed fraud just to fill a bed and bill Medicare - but her response to the antipsychotcs sounds like many others I have read about in my research. She was 88 years old, diagnosed with dementia and given the drugs that are labeled and carry warnings that they can cause death in the advanced elderly. Still they were available, ordered, and given. Maybe they are helpful to others, but the drug companies must do more to control their use - something has to change.
Comment by Nadia on 27 December 2008:
THIS IS ALSO FOR JEANNE ON 13 DECEMBER 2008
I TOOK SEROQUEL TO TREAT BIPOLAR DEPRESSION, BUT THIS IS CONTROVERSIAL, BECAUSE ONE PSYCHIATRIST TOLD ME SHE DON’T THINK I’M BIPOLAR, BUT THE ONE THAT I’M GOING NOW, HAVE DIAGNOSED ME WITH BP. I STOPPED TAKEN SEROQUEAL IN OCTOBER 2008, AFTER BEEN TAKEN FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. IN THE BEGIN I LIKED IT, EACH NIGHT I TOOK 100 MG AND I FELT GOOD, SIMILAR TO FEW GLASS OF WINE, THAT PUT ME TO SLEEP. BUT I READ THE SPIN-OFF, SIDE EFFECT AND I THOUGH I’M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS FOR TO LONG, OTHERWISE I COULD END UP DEATH. I ’WILL NEVER FORGET HOW MUCH I’VE PUT UP WITH, AND SUFFERED AFTER STOPPED TAKE SEROQUEL, FOR MORE THEN 1 WEEK I WAS DEPRESSED, I HAD THOUGHTS OF WANT TO DISAPPEAR, I KEEP ON WITHOUT SLEEP OR SLEPT VERY LITTLE, I NEVER HAD PROBLEM SLEEPING BEFORE TAKEN SEROQUEL. I COULDN’T EVEN STAY CLOSE TO ANY ELECTRICAL OBJECT. NOR EVEN WATCH TV, OR GO TO MY PC, CUZ THE ELECTRICITY DID MAKE ME FEEL SO IRRITATED, WHAT UPHEAVAL. ABOUT 2 MONTH HAD PASSED AND I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS SLEEP, I FEEL TIRED ONLY AFTER BEEN AWAKE FOR 2 CONSECUTIVE DAYS, THEN WHEN I FINALY GO TO BED, I USELY SLEEP ONLY 4-5 HOURS. AND I’M NOT OLDER, I’M ONLY 45. IT’S STRANGE, I’M FEELING SO MUCH ENERGY, AND I FEEL BETTER WITHOUT THE MEDICATION.
ELDERS WITH DEMENTION, THEY SHOULDN’T NEVER TAKE IT OR THEY MAY DIE. ANOTHER SIDE EFFECT IS THE Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements. Features of the disorder may include grimacing, tongue protrusion, lip smacking, puckering and pursing of the lips, and rapid eye blinking. DANGEROUS DRUG IS SEROQUEL.
Comment by Duane on 28 December 2008:
I have been on Seroquel for 4 years and 6 mths ago had it increased to 300mg XR. A recent eye exam shows I now have cataracts and will need surgeoty next year. I am a helicopter pilot and am worried.
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Comment by Joan on 30 December 2008:
It pains me to see all of these poor people suffering because of AstraZeneca and their bottom line. I started taking Seroquel in August of 2000.Up until then I had been taking only one medication.Soon after,taking Seroquel,My health started going downhill fast.My weight balooned to 400 lbs,and among other things,i would find myself staring at one point in the wall for hours.I was wrongly diagnosed as bipolar,I have just been recently correctly diagnosed with PTSD.My new doctor said that i am not bipolar in any way,shape,or form.
I was not informed about Seroquel causing diabetes and severe weight gain and heart attacks and seizures Etc.Until it was too late.In 2004,I was worried enough to do something that you should never do,one day I all of the sudden took myself off Seroquel.Things were rocky for about four-weeks,but by the grace of God i pulled myself out of it.My physical health is still worsening,I will never be the same person again thanks to Seroquel.I am now doing research,and helping others understand their medications.
Comment by Ela on 2 January 2009:
Amazing that while the drug companies are thriving, they haven’t come up with an antipsychotic that doesn’t give you major health issues. It’s horrible to push this stuff when it isn’t fil for humans, let alone people with issues.
Comment by jill on 4 January 2009:
why wasn’t i told about seoquel and pancreatitis? now i’m getting it all the time and it is a very unpleasant illness with alot of pain. i was told abaolutlely nothiong about that and weight gaiwn ,esp. in the belly,, and diabetes. i’m waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Comment by Georganne on 5 January 2009:
My 85 year old father was admitted to the hospital with dehydration which caused confusion and weakness. He was 98 percent himself before the doctor gave him Seroquel. After he was given thus drug he never fully regained consciousness. He died two days later. The FDA black box warning clearly shows that this drug should not be given to elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis (having lost touch with reality due to confusion and memory loss). The doctors did not seem to be aware of this. I will never, ever allow anyone I love be given a drug before I research it myself.
Comment by EVELYN on 7 January 2009:
SINCE I BEEN TAKEING SEROQUEL..I NOTICE WHEN IT KICKS IN I GET SLEEP BUT I DEVOLPE THIS HUGER ITS HORRIBLE AM ALREADY OVER WEIGHT…MY DOCTOR SAID TO TAKE IT JUST A BIT BEFORE I WANNA GO TO SLEEP I TRYED THAT ..BULL DONT WORK AS AM GETING SLEEPY I GET SO HUNGRY LIKE IF I HAVENT EATEN ALL DAY..A FEW TIMES I GO TO SLEEP BUT WAKE UP HALF ASLEEP TO EAT .THEN I GET UPSET THAT I LET A STUPID PILL CONTROL ME IN THAT MATTER..I TAKE 400MG WHEN I TOLD MY DOCTOR SHE INCREASED IT TO 600MG…I DONT KNOW IF I JUST SHOULD STOP TAKEING IT BUT AM AFRAID I MIGHT GET THOUGHTS OF KILLING MYSELF HAS I HEARD ABOUT LOTS OF MEDS ..I WOULD LOVE A FEED BACK FROM ANYONE ..CAUSE I CANT KEEP GAINING WEIGHT ..EVELYN
Comment by keith on 12 January 2009:
I have a brother inlaw that been takeing it for a as longas it been on the market.I also took it for a month had problems sleeping after take it…
Comment by pat on 12 January 2009:
I have been taking seroquel for a while. I have chest pain, the doctors tell me they can’t explain why this is happening. I stay hungry taking this. Sometimes I get very confused, pass out and disoriented. My body jerks and is in pain 99% of the time.
Comment by elaine on 16 January 2009:
I have been on Seroquel for 4 years now for anxiety. I can’t sleep if I don’t take at least 50mg (i used to take 200mg then 100mg). I have gained 20 pounds which I haven’t been able to take off even with gym and eating less. I have developed hot flashes and I am always hot and sweat so much during summer. I want to get off the drug but can’t sleep without it. I will have my blood checked soon for any side effects. I want to get off Seroquel for good, any other good sleeping meds with little to no side effects?
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Comment by Ronald on 19 January 2009:
I have been taking serequel for approximately 3-4 years. I have been involved in a major car accident which totaled my car. I have gained alot of weight, have marital problems and have developed an extreme gambling addiction. I recently heard that they may now be linking serequel with gambling addictions.
Comment by Joan on 20 January 2009:
Dear Evelyn,
Evelyn, I hope that you are feeling better.I saw your post, and I would like to help you anyway I can. I used to take Seroquel and I gained a huge amount of weight. I now have lost over 100 pounds after taking myself off the drug. I am also one of the plaintiffs in the Seroquel lawsuit against Astra Zeneca that starts next month on February 2nd.
You need to be proactive about your health.Don’t be intimidated by your doctor.They are just a bunch of dingdongs that get paidoff by the pharmeceutical companies.I was wrongly diagnosed as bipolar, but now they say I have PTSD. You are your greatest champion,You might ask your doctor about Effexor. I take it and am doing well.But PLEAASE do research first before taking anything else! I would like to talk to you ,,here is my email. momzilla42@msn.com, and I also have a YouTube account under joan4142 and I have many videos talking about bad medicines. PLEASE write me and I will try to help.Anyone who needs help with this may contact me at my email. God bless all of us. We are all in the same boat.
Comment by Lisa on 22 January 2009:
I started taking Seroquel about 2 years ago. I have gained over 20 lbs. I was hospitalized this past June for a severe bladder infection. My lung then collapsed and I almost got sepsis. I take 150 mg per night due to a bipolar diagnosis. Without the drug, I cannot sleep. I am now concerned because I was in a car accident this year, was hospitalized and wonder if Seroquel long term use is causing problems like the ones I had this past year. My cholesterol is also borderline. I have severe headaches and feel tired every morning upon waking. Yet, I’m afraid to go off the drug.
Comment by Jennifer on 26 January 2009:
I hope that what I am about to say will help someone someday. I have had bipolar disorder all of my life and I am 34 years old. Only about six years ago I was diagnosed. Since I was 15 I thought I had ADHD because a doctor talked to my mother ABOUT me and never personally dealt with ME. In the last year and a half I was prescribed Seroquel. I was told that I wouldn’t gain weight on this pill like I did with Depacote. When I was first diagnosed I was taking depacote and gained a lot of weight. Before the Depecote I weighed 125 pounds at five feet and 4″ tall. After taking it for about six months I weighed 195 pounds. I stopped taking it because my health was declining quickly. I didn’t go back to the doctor after deciding to stop taking the med. because I felt that every time I would have a concern my doctor would dismiss me. I was flat out scared to death about my health. Now, five years later without meds and still bipolar; I lost 20 pounds and feel amazing. I have a goal to lose more weight. Something happened though, I became so manicky that I came close to losing my immediate family and my future. I now see a doctor again five years later after my bad experience with Depecote. I am taking Seroquel and gained all the weight I lost within the last year. I crave food (mostly sugar foods) all the time. I get real panicky when I feel the need to eat. When I can’t eat at the moment I feel panicky; I feel that I want to sream. Now…this is the BOMB I must drop to everyone who has interest in Seroquel. My doctor has NEVER said to me that I should get blood work done. I never knew about the dangers of Seroquel until I read everyone’s comments. I am so scared…I really think I should stop taking Seroquel before It’s too late for me. I only hope that I didn’t develope diabetes. I feel mislead and endangered by my own Doctor. I have Bipolar and I would like to someday trust a Doctor to treat it with a pill that won’t make me even more miserable than what I already am. When do I know what Doctor to see that I could trust and that is looking out for my best interest and not just another patient paying money?
Comment by Annie on 1 February 2009:
I was diagnosed with bi-polar a year ago despite the fact that my
main condition is severe depression from which I have suffered
for years. So many drugs were prescribed for me, I am surprised
I have any brain function at all: i.e. lithium 1200mg, valproic acid
1500mg, clonazapam 2mgs, lamotrigine (another anti-epileptic that
nearly drove me to sucide and now SEROQUEL> I gradually weaned
myself off the others gradually (without Dr.s knowing). For a brief
window of time I actually felt myself again……that is until I was put
back on the seroquel to supposedly control my “manic episodes”.
I believe I have been wrongly diagnosed.
My depression is so severe I can hardly get out of bed in the a.m.
Even though I am dead tired, my mind is like a squirrel in a cage -
it never stops. I just can’t turn my brain off.
I am so desperate, I know I can’t go on living like this. The Seroquel
leaves me in a semi-comatose state. I am like a “dead woman
walking”.
Comment by Starbuck on 2 February 2009:
I was hospitalized for a “panic attack” in 2007 when what I really had were withdrawal symptoms from going off Geodon cold turkey. Anyway, I was given 75mg Seroquel to sleep, which didn’t help. When I got out of the hospital my psychiatrist prescribed Seroquel and I was hesitant because I didn’t want to gain all the weight, especially since I had worked so hard for a year to lose a bunch. Damn psych told me I wouldn’t gain any weight and bumped my dose to 400mg and also prescribed 200mg Seroquel XR. Since I’ve been taking all this stuff I’ve been developed a nasty rash and panic attacks every morning like clockwork. I also eat every sugary thing on the planet and I also eat in the middle of the night. I have shaky hands, the panic attacks, lethargy, weight gain, mania worse than ever and what I had suspected was Stevens Johnson that went away when I discontinued Seroquel for a few days. I also wound up in the ER three times due to panic attacks that I am damn sure are from the Seroquel. I can hear the doctor now - “Oh, it’s not the medication.” Bite me. The Seroquel I have will go down the toilet and no further refills will be obtained. I can sleep just as well with over the counter stuff
Comment by cas on 4 February 2009:
i am seventeen years old and i was diagnosed bi polar at age 14. since then i have been taking seroquel and another mood stabalizer. i felt great when i got on it, able to sleep through the night and kind of drunken feeling. but a few months ago our insurance cut off and i could no longer take my seroquel. i started having fits, not sleeping for days and being constantly irritated. my psychiatrist prescibed me new seroquel XR extended release tablets and since being on them i have been constantly tired, falling assleep while driving and at school and i have missed nearly a month all together at school because i couldnt get out of bed in the morning. i experience chest pains all the time, it feels like a hand is squeezing my heart. i tried looking around on the internet for these side effects but i have found nothing.
has anyone else had these?
thanks.
Comment by Gabriele on 6 February 2009:
Hi, yes, you were misled. I am sorry to say that. There is not test that anyone can do to be sure anyone is bipolar or has ADHD. There is no such blood test, yet one is prescribed heavy medications. Get of theses drugs, they make you more sick than you were before. I tood some of the medications myself, they did not change anything my mind was doing to the best. What did help me was getting off the drugs and get into alternative medicine and healthy food. If you put Coke in your car, it will not run on Coke. If you put stuff you should not eat into your body it will do weird things that can result in bipolarness or ADHD symptoms. Please realize that there is no TEST for these “deseases”. No blood test of any kind. Then how dare anyone gives a “medication” which can make people sick and die from? Psychiatrist talk of a “medical imbalance” in the brain, but nowhere could I ever find which chemical imbalance, which fluids were off? It’s a theory and a money making business. IT IS NOT A CURE. I am sorry to break the news.
Comment by Linda on 8 February 2009:
Because I was suffering from extreme depression and the Zoloft 100 mg. was not doing the trick, 75 mgs. of Seroquel was added in conjunction with it. I immediately gained 50 lbs. and I’m only 5′3″. I’m more depressed now than ever.I’m so embarrassed I won’t leave the house except to go to work. Legs cramp up and I gasp for air to breathe. Had my blood checked and my blood sugar was in the normal to high range. I’ve asked different doctors for alternatives but to no avail. I’m taking myself off of it tonight–as long as I’m thinner what difference does it make that I’ll cry 24/7?
Comment by staffzoee on 9 February 2009:
I am still on Seroquel and I can relate to the hunger that some of the others have. I’ve been on Seroquel for about 4 years and I was on 200 mg at bedtime. It helps with sleeping but as soon as you feel it kick in a huge hunger comes over me. Sometimes I think I actually eat in my sleep because I don’t remember eating but the empty container will be laying by me. It’s unreal the amount of weight I’ve gained. Since last May I’ve lost almost 70lbs with the help of a weight loss specialist. I’ve dropped down to 100mg at bedtime but the hunger is still there. I want to go on something else but I am afraid of the medication roller coaster. I haven’t had my blood taken since I’ve lost the weight so I don’t know what my cholesterol or triglycerides are, but a year ago my levels were off the charts
Comment by Mellee on 9 February 2009:
I took Seroquel for 2 years for sleep. I have developed diabetes, and extremely high cholesterol. I didn’t realize cholesterol problems were also another side effect. Because of the meds for the diabetes and the fact I have diabetes I am constantly battling foot infections. The pain of these infections….. Would be nice to sue for pain and suffering
Comment by Ruth on 10 February 2009:
I have a son that was diagnosed as bi-polar and given seroquel. Since he wa 18, he has been diagnosed with anxiety disorder/panic attacks.
After taking seroquel for 6 weeks his mind started to play tricks on him. He had a two hour blackout period where he did some things that were totally out of character for him. He said he sort of knew what was going on but didn’t feel in control of his actions. Now he remembers everything that happened. Since then he has seen other doctors and all of them say he is not bi-polar. Has anyone else had this type of experience ? Are blackouts possible with this drug?
Comment by jean on 12 February 2009:
HI ALL, I NEED SOME HELP I HAVE A 7 YEAR OLD GIRL SHE WAS 6 WHEN SHE STARTED TAKEN SEROQUEL,AND OTHER DRUGES THEY TOLD US SHE WAS BYPOLER AND HAVE AHAD, SHE STARTED WALKEN FUNNY LAST SUMMER HER RIGHT SIDE SHE WAS DRAGGING HER RIGHT LEG AND TEN SHE WOULD FALL AND NOW SHE IN A WHEEL CHAIR AND CANT USE HER ARMS AT CHILDRENS HOSPITAL THEY SAY ITS HYPOTONIA, I DONT THINK THAT I THINK IT WAS FROM THOES DRUGS I NEED HELP SHE NEVER BEEN LIKE THIS IM HER ADPOTED MOTHER AND SHE SEE HER REAL MOTHER EVERY DAY IF ANY ONE CAN HELP ME I SURE DO NEED IT TY
Comment by Sandy on 16 February 2009:
I started on a low dose of Seroquel as directed by my doctor to help me sleep. I was already on Lamictal and Effexor for Bi-Polar. I was to gradually increase the dosage over time. While I was on the low dosage, I started experiencing extreme violent nightmares. I was immediatley taken off Seroquel. I would wake up angry and very defensive several times a night.
Has any one else experienced this situation????
Comment by diane on 16 February 2009:
got diabetts after taking this drug.
Comment by Elizabeth on 18 February 2009:
I’ve been taking Seroquel on a trial basis. I was diagnosed as being bipolar and the medicine was to help me sleep. I later read that it can also cause suicidal thoughts. I had a situation where I was severly depressed for a week straight and got to the point where I thought ending my life would be the best route. One night I drank half a bottle of Bacardi then decided to take 28 sleeping pills. I refused to go to the hospital because I did not want to be put in a psych ward so my husband and friends made me throw up. It helped because I woke up the next day. But the thoughts still come when I get down and had my doctor told me these were one of the risks I would never have started taking them. Even though I haven’t seen my doctor in almost 6 months, he gave me enough to where I could make them last and to be taken when need be. My husband is really concerned because he’s scared one day he will come home to a dead wife.
Comment by Gabriel on 20 February 2009:
I have been taking seroquel for about 3 to 4 years.And have gained 60 lbs. And in 2008 developed diabetes.My sugar with medication is still between 200 to 300 everyday.Diabetes has changed my whole life for the worse
Comment by Marcia on 24 February 2009:
Was 6taken of my sleeping meds have had prblemssince strokes and doc put me on seroquel it made me ill in month in half even though warnings if had stroke and so on with my medical history of 12 auroinnune diseases and previously before my strokes had type 2 diabetes from steriods. He took me off then got not sure of spelling keyadadosis. Treated with baking soda then found out had hypo glycemia with outbreaks of type 2. I now am passing white celss in urine and other kidney problems even sugar in urine and other problems loosing control of bladder and bowel problems since this. I have sought help yet no luck and have lost weight to pont of still lossing 50 lbs now in last two months. Getting very ill. Need help live in missouri have heard fromlawyers they have already settled to keep trying but so ill hard to family is now having to do all for me am insulin intolerant yet cant stand the highs of the juice needed and havve to see a special doc for approval to get med needed for hypoglycemia beings allergif even to glucofage and causes me to go to low so now waitintg on state since on disability
Comment by angie on 25 February 2009:
I have been taking seroquel for about 5 years. I have had weight gain and back and belly pain. I am on 600mg at bedtime. I have severe pain and my belly is so swollen I actually look like I am pregnant. My gain is only in the belly. I cannot have a bowel movement without enough misc over the counter medicine to give an elephant a good bowel movement. Even after all the meds I have 1-2 movements and they are not very productive. The following day or 2 and it is back to the severe swelling. I have went to the ER and no help was given. Even after 2-3 weeks with out a movement, no help was given.
I also have the gambling and obsessive disorders that I have read about in these postings.
So much of this info hits home. I just am concerned about the pain and a solution. If there is help out there, whether it be a lawsuit or a solution I am all for it.
I have takaen so much time away from my family, especially my 2 little ones, because of the pain and embarrassment of looking like I do with my belly. That time cannot be regained.
Comment by Dawn on 25 February 2009:
Seroquel is a horrific drug. My son started taking it 8 years ago. He was in good physical health. He was bipolar and was given different drugs but he seemed to reallly like the Serloquel and said he was addicted to it. He could not sleep without it. Within the 8 years he developed insulin dependant diabeties. He gained approximatly 200 lbs. He has been in and out of hospitals and not for psych reasons. All medical related. He was hospitalized for pancreatitis last year. He was admitted to the hospital early in the morning of Feb 12, 2009. He was complaining of pain in his abdomen and said he felt like he did when he pancreatitis. They ran tests and took xrays. His triglycerides were over 9,000. I talked to him that night on the phone and he sounded very medicated. Duladid every 4 hour and 800 mg of Seroquel a day. They said he had gallstones but were not going to treat them now. Feb 13, 2009 the Dr.s made rounds and wrote discharge instructions for him. He had been up walking around and by 10:36 am he was pronounced DEAD. His pancrease DIED. He was 37 years old.
Comment by jacquie on 26 February 2009:
My 15 year old daughter was prescibed seroquel 3 months ago and she has had horrible side effects: bleeding nose, fainting, rapid pulse rate and also a faint pulse.She has been diagnosed with acute dystonia as well. Her muscles have become very rigid and she aches all over.She has had hallucinations and nightmares.I do NOT recomend this drug and have since taken her off of it.She is till suffering from the muscle rigidness.Also a concern of ours is that her ca125 levels came back raised after taking this drug.ca125 is a marker for breast and ovarian cancer.I am waiting her ultrasound results as i write this.
Comment by Lisa on 27 February 2009:
I am 38 yr old female in may 2003 I was diagnosed Bi-polar (depressed w/severe anxiety.I went through the pill mill and ended up with Seroquel, Topamax, and now klonipin.Since Sept 2003 I have been taking Seroquel.Since this time I have watched my health go down like I was 80. Shortly after being on Seroquel I was put on Inderal La to regulate my heart rate then 3 surgeries to remove cyst .My teeth were horrible all of a sudden know I have dentures.I was gaining weight and no matter what I did could not get it off applied for S0ocial security still fighting that cholesterol then heart attack jan 2008.This year moderate body swelling just had multiple test because my lymphoid is swollen as well and just found out I have hypothyroidism.I currently take 15 meds a day almost as many as my grandmother who has leukemia.To this day I have gained 125 lbs and I eat no more than the days before I was diagnosed the only difference is I sleep more and have no energy and I know part is the heart attack but I am 38 and I feel so old.
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Comment by tammie on 10 March 2009:
My husband was bipolar and i would say about 5 years ago he was put on seroquel. He started out as doing fine but he was not able to sleep so they increased his dosage. after the increase he began sleep walking and he would speak about things that made no sense during the day. He never had these problems untill seroquel. On dec 8th 08 he passed away of a heart attack. He was 39 years old and the cause of death was listed as seroquel by the coroners office and also on his death certificate. His daily dosage was 1200 mg a day. (600mg in the morning and 600mg in the eve. ) i blame the people who made this medication because if it wasnt for them he would still be here for his three children. (He did have a heart condition no one knew about but seroquel caused his heart attack) Seroquel took my husband dont let it happen to you to.
Thank you for your time.
Tammie
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Comment by Sherri on 13 March 2009:
I was prescribed Seroquel for Bi-Polar Disorder in 2000. I did not take the drug regularly until I had an episode late in 2007. The doctors had me on a dose of 800mg initially. They dropped it to 600mg. In August, I had a horrible reaction to Seroquel that caused me to lose all mobility by developing tardive dyskensia. I am now highly succeptible to that side effect. Had may partner not recognized what was happening, the outcome would have been worse.
Comment by brea on 14 March 2009:
i was diagnosed with bi polar disorder in march of 2007 . i had just detoxed off of a number of narcotics. i started originally on 25mg of topamax , gradually having my dose moved up by 25mg until i was at 75mg. i was placed on seroquel in april of 2007 50mg to ’stabilize’ any mood swings, within a month i was up to 100 mg of seroquel and exsperencing nosebleeds almost every day. my MD told me this was normal and to look else where in my history for an explanation . within 4 months i was taking 150mg of seroquel a day. when i found out i was pregnant in late 2007 i asked my MD to lower the dosage of seroquel as it passes threw the placenta in to the fetus,”due to the extra plasma in my blood at the time ” it was altered by 100mg more after i had my child instead of lowering my medication it was upped again too the new long lasting seroquel as it stands i’m on 500mg long lasting seroquel in just over 2 years of being diagnosed & 00mg topamax, since then I’ve been diagnosed with thyroid disease as well and high cholesterol neither of which i had before and i routinely get checked. to this day i still get nose bleeds that last for up to thirty mins followed by migraines, migraines that last for days, dizzy spells, confusion, forgetfulness, muscle cramps, muscle spasms, occasionally blackouts and recently partial seizures. in no medical dictionary is it written that seroquel is a mood stabilizer nor is it to be prescribed for bi polar disorders but i suppose I’m not a professional so i wouldn’t know
Comment by Leslie on 18 March 2009:
Since I started taking Seroquel I’ve packed on over 40lbs in 5 months!! I have never been this heavy and NEVER gained weight so fast in my life. Althought I crave sugar, I can’t attribute all the weight to extra calories. The weight is also almost all in my midsection which is extremely unhealthy. I also have severe heartburn and RLSI can’t go off of it or I suffer severe withdrawal symptoms and can’t sleep. I wish I never would have started on this drug..
Comment by TOMESHIA on 21 March 2009:
SINCE I BEEN TAKEING SEROQUEL OFF AND ON FOR OVER15YEARS AND HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH diabetes TYPE 2 .. I DEVOLPE THIS HUGER ITS HORRIBLE AM ALREADY OVER WEIGHT…START AT 25MG IN 1996 THEN THE OLD I GOT THE MORE MG I WAS GIVING THE TRY TO GIVE ME 1500MG A DAY GOOD THING FOR MEDCAICD WOULD NOT PAY FOR IT SHORT AFTER MY FEET WAS SO BIG I WAS PUT IN THE HOSPTIAL FOR ONE WEEK TOLD ABOUT THE DIABETES . STILL GIVEN SEROQUEL 400MG AT BEDTIME WHEN I TOLD MY DOCTOR SHE INCREASED IT TO 600MG TWICE DAILY ANYONE ..GAINING WEIGHT IT LIKE 125POUNDS
Comment by Heather on 26 March 2009:
2 years agiI was in love with a great guy who was prescribed Seroquel, a month later he committed suicide..yes he had depression and had tried before but he changed dramatically and wanted to stop taking it but the nurse prac. and the counselor both told him not to stop taking it…I have since talked to two other people that have taken this drug and they have also said they had severe reactions to it…one said it messed with his mind and the other ended up in the hospital after feeling like she was going to die because her heart rate slowed down so much. The FDA needs to make sure of these drugs and the doctors need to research these kind of drugs before they just prescribe them to just anyone.
Comment by Linda on 30 March 2009:
I was put on both Zyprexa and later Seroquel for a bipolar disorder. Weight gain, a cholesterol disorder, increased alcohol and mania followed. I have finally found a psychiatrist who was able to see that the environment and wrong meds were my problem and have gone off all atypicals. I read the recent article in Rolling Stone magazine exposing Ei Lilly and others. I have been an advocate and healer in the field of mental health for many years. Seeing all the vulnerable individuals who have been victimized by these toxic drugs has enraged me! I don’t want to get mad (never a good idea for a bipolar person!) I want to get EVEN!
Comment by Nevan on 4 April 2009:
My father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and given the usual medication. Then he became delusional and the doctor put him on Seroquel. Even though he was healthy and had no other medical problems, he became almost paralyzed, and then died from cardiac arrest about 3 months later. He had all the symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Seroquel was not approved for use with elderly patients with dementia at the time, in fact it was recommended NOT to use it. How could the doctor have been so uninformed? The doctor said cause of death was “Lewy body disease.”
Comment by Fran on 5 April 2009:
When my daughter passed away on March 5th 2008 she had diabetes very bad , she was on seroquel and she took a fatal cocktail overdose of alot of meds and she ended her life. She was awfull on seroquel we didnt know her as the same person her bi-polar had gone from bad to horrible she couldnt stay awake etc. Please Dont take this drug it is not safe. Yeah they tell you its OK but it is not. She left 4 children whom miss her so much. A wasted life because of this Drug. If you have any questions about this drug serch the internet it will tell you.
Comment by Cara on 12 April 2009:
All i have to share is while I was on Seroquel is that my A1C was through the roof! My physicians prescribed this for me and i took it as I was told. I slept for days on this drug. Now that I’ve taken myself off, I can’t get to sleep without a miracle from God. My body seems like it’s attacking me and I’m so fatigued. I feel like an 80 year old. This is absolutely poison.
Comment by Susan on 13 April 2009:
My post will probably not be posted since I do not have a negative thing to say about Seroquel, except the extreme hunger and craving of sweets, but even that has not caused me any undue weight gain. I suffer from scleroderma with secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension along with lupus and other auto immune diseases. Due to these conditions, sleep eluded me. My rheumatologist put me on a low dose (25 mg) of seroquel to help me sleep 3 years ago. It has done it’s job, no more, no less, with no increase in dosage. My blood work shows no ill effects from the drug and is checked and monitored very closely by my doctor. It concerns me that so many people in the posts I read were taking such large doses to sleep. I can possibly understand the large doses for bi-polar conditions or schizophrenia, but not just sleep. My sleep is good on 25 mg. without feeling groggy in the morning. Any drug can be dangerous if not used properly. It is up to our doctors to prescribe medications properly. If they are unsure about the side effect of a particular drug, then it should not be prescribed, especially to the elderly. It is also up to us to be in charge of our own healthcare. When your doctor prescribes something, ask about the side effects. If the doctor does not know them or if they are too unpleasant for you, ask you doctor to make an alternate choice for you and keep doing it until he/she gets it right. Afterall, they DO work for you.
Comment by Carrie on 22 April 2009:
I have NEVER weighed more than 140 but am usually 120. Now I am 180 a year after starting seroquel. I started at a 25mg dose and ended on a 600mg dose before I was told to stop immediately because I had the first seizure of my life last week. I have unvoluntary hand movements, weight gain, a diabetes worry, very high cholesterol, and many more issues including various pain throughout my body and swollen feet. Since doctor told me to stop immediately, I’ve already started losing weight and haven’t even started working out yet. I hate the drug though and do not recommend it to anyone.
Comment by joegenavasi on 30 April 2009:
I have been taking 600 mh of Seraquil every night for sleep for 10 years know. I have lost all sensation in both my feet and gained 200 lbs. All i eat is raw beets and water and i still can’t loose the weight. I run ( waddle ) 12 miles 6 times a week and I still love St Alphonono’s Pankake Breakfast with Nanook - Goos luck myt fellow fellowe
Comment by Pam on 1 May 2009:
I have been on Seroquel for several years. I think it is a wonderful medicine. Anti-depressant meds had terrible side effects. I am bipolar. Since taking Seroquel, all of my bipolar issues have disappeared. I am no longer depressed. I sleep great at night. No adverse side effects at all. I have actually found that I lost weight after I started Seroquel, so not everyone who takes it gains weight. I was in seriously bad shape for about 10 years until I got put on this magic drug.
Comment by janice on 13 May 2009:
I took it for 7 years and I gained over 80 lbs in about 5 years plus im a borderline diabetic….I hope that they have to take it off the market.
Comment by Joe on 13 May 2009:
May God have mercy on those in the FDAwho approved seroquel.
Comment by Ann on 18 May 2009:
I have taken seroquel for about five years 300mg nightly. I have been having a lot of health problems breathing ,anixeity,heart,weight gain , and other issues.
Comment by Julie on 27 May 2009:
Since starting Seroquel, I have gained over 50 pounds and have not been able to lose it. I fear that I am now dependant on it because it helps me sleep. I have tried all other drugs in the same classification and also other sleep aids, but am always forced to return to Seroquel. Treating my Bipolar has been a real bitch these past 10 years and since starting Seroquel I’ve had mixed results. Nightmares, lucid dreams and weight gain versus being able to fall asleep. Sometimes waking after the dreams I get leaves me shaken all day to the point that I can’t focus at work. I’m running out of drugs to try. Feels like I’m stuck with the extra weight and nightmares, theres no alternative it seems.
Comment by Elizabeth on 13 June 2009:
My husband was unhappy & having anxiety attacks. The doctor told him he was experiencing depression. This was in December. He was prescribed Seroquel, an anti-psychotic. He was not schizophrenic & was healthy & mental well all years previously. After being on it for only a week, he was sleeping most of the day & felt groggy & disoriented upon wakening. His mood did NOT improve. After 4 months on the drug, he put a bullet into his head. I am now a widow after almost 25 years. Read these posts.
Comment by Noah M. on 14 June 2009:
I just took Seroquel for 5 weeks. My stomach and chest are hurting badly.
I just went off it. I don’t know what to do or who to see. Nobody is understanding that this is really hurting me. I’m nervous. I don’t feel right.
Something is wrong with my stomach and causing me pain.
I took it for insomnia and mild depression due to economy. Now I’m worse off with
health issues. I should have drank tea and gone to accupuncturist for stress. I don’t feel good.