Comments on: Seroquel Lawsuits

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:44:40 +0000

A few years ago, my doctor put me on prescribed seroquel to help with my anxiety. My dose was eventually increased to 600 mg every night at bedtime, and I was on the medicine for a total of about six months. I complained to my doctor and therapist that I was experiencing uncontrolled movements of my jaw and tongue. They decided it wasn’t noticeable enough to take me off the medicine. I eventually tapered off the medication, on my own, because I experienced a fast and pounding heart rate about 30 minutes after taking the drug that I could feel all throughout my body. It was very uncomfortable and troubling. Later, after discussing my cessation of Seroquel with the doctor, she agreed that it was probably for the best. I had also gained 40 pounds in the six months of taking it. The heart symptoms went away quickly but I noticed the jaw and tongue movements even more. I clenched my jaw during my sleep and subconsciously throughout the day as well. This led to lots of facial pain that radiated into my neck and shoulder. I took ibuprofen constantly, and wore a mouth guard at night for a while, but the guard seemed to make things worse. It’s been about two years since I’ve taken seroquel, and although the jaw issues have gotten some better, I still have problems. Unfortunately, I have not been able to lose the weight, and my liver enzymes and cholesterol have been quite elevated ever since my experience with Seroquel. I wouldn’t recommend anyone to take seroquel considering all the damage it has caused my body. I think It should be reserved for those who experience severe schizophrenia or bi-polar disorder, rather than used for off-label issues such as anxiety and sleep disturbances. I’m still hoping that that over time some of this damage can be reversed!

By: lynne

lynne — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:41:31 +0000

Wow this sight has been an eye-opener. My mom died 4 years ago. She had lived with me and I had taken care of her for years. I am an nly child and she was my best friend. She got a unrinary tract infection and became delusional and hallucinated. She was misdiagnosed as Alzheimers, the catch-all diagnosis for older people, when really what had was Lewy Body Disease. They gave her mega doses of Seroquel. It breaks my heart to know this probably hastened her death. She hever came out of it and died within 3 months. I think I am going to join a class action lawsuit.

By: Joelle

Joelle — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:26:53 +0000

I was prescribed Seroquel about three years ago. My doctor kept saying that I had bipolar disorder even though I have never had mania or any other symptoms. My mother and I were assured by the doctor that the side effects of taking Seroquel were much lower than any drug in its class. Three years ago I was 125 pounds with perfect vision and no major health problems. I now have a very low white blood cell count which means I am in danger of developing cancer. My vision is shot, I can barely read books or magazines because the print is too small. I have put on 56 pounds even thought I exercise daily and eat well. I am very scared that I have developed diabetes. I am thirsty all of the time and my cuts do not heal. I am so mad I am shaking while writing this. The drug companies need to be stopped. I cannot believe that this is allowed to happen to people. It affects people already vunerable due to emotional or mental problems. They are making money at the expense of people already in turmoil. Take this crap of the market tomorrow!

By: Russel

Russel — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:05:58 +0000

I gained 100 lbs, lost my family and friends due to the stupor this evil
drug has caused me. My health will never be the same.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:40:19 +0000

I was on large doses of seroquel for over 2 years as a teenager in 1997, until I had a second opinion from a different psychiatrist ( I guess I was bipolar, but it didn’t deem the need for the anti-psychotic). In 2001 I had a physical done for a job I was starting. After returning from the appointment I received a rather frantic phone call from the clinic’s lab concerning what I’d had for breakfast and that I had to return to the clinic to have more blood work done. My blood glucose was over 650…..I was officially a Type 1 or Insulin Dependent Diabetic. I hadn’t recognized how lethargic I had become over the last few months, but I could eat large amounts of food, and for whatever reason, I still was losing weight. I know that currently I have to take over six injections a day and am taking metformin, the expense of prescriptions alone is unimaginable. In the past I have been hospitalized for massive infections due to high blood sugars and am at high risk if I ever plan to have children. There is a history of type 2 in my family, but never type 1. I’m not entirely sure if seroquel is responsible for my condition, but it’s an abused drug, it’s addictive, it causes people to become submissive and non responsive (which is why it’s so great for rebellious teenagers), people suffer from symptoms similar to narcolepsy, and it causes pancreatitis or diabetes mellitus. What exactly were the benefits? The only people I have seen reaping any gains from it are those with issues of psychosis, schizophrenic tendencies, or severe rapid cycling bi-polars. I just wish they wouldn’t prescribe it out like Tylenol or take it off the market.

By: Don

Don — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:37:56 +0000

I was on Seroquel for five years (average dose 200mg). Now I need 15,000 to 20,000 dollars worth of dental work (crowns). Denist suspects the dry mouth caused by seroquel eroded my enamel. Dry mouth is also a diabetic symtom. I also gained weight, but my weight is dropping since I have stopped taking this med.

By: Barry

Barry — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:47:11 +0000

i was on seroquel for 7 years. i started out at 100 to 150mg aday in the end i was at 750 to 900mg aday. i keep telling my Doctor this med was making me crazy and humacidal and suicidal i tired to take my on life 2 different times and he wouldn’t take me off seroquel. i was on thorzine in 2000 and doing fine. he told me seroquel was an experimental drug and would work for me. how wrong he was. i believe seroquel ruined my life. i lost everything my wife, my children family and friends, and my business. i don’t take seroquel anymore and i’m trying to rebuild my life. i’m finding out now that you shouldn’t take seroquel with a history of seizures or if your suicidal well my doctor knew i was and kept increasing my dosage.

By: Darshelle

Darshelle — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:44:51 +0000

I was on seroquel for a bout a year. But had not filed a claim yet…against the drug (seroquel). But since that time, I have had gained weight,have high cholesterol,I started gritting my teeth,my hands shaking alot, as well as having my heart beat off rhythm.This since I’ve taken this drug. The drug companys need to take responsibility and be held a countable for releasing the drugs to the general publice. Since they have failed to do the research for a least 20 yrs before releasing the drug to the public.

By: KTL

KTL — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:14:56 +0000

After trying over a dozen sleep medications, my Doctor prescribed
serequel at 25 mg and it worked unlike the ambiens, sonatas, trazadones, etc. of this world. However, over the past couple of years, my dosage has increased to 100 mg per night as my system was not responding to just 25 mg. Coincidence or not, I have unexplained breathing issues (notwithstanding the fact that I had multiple pulmonary tests to confirm no issues with my lungs AND a stress test to confirm no heart-related issues) and have gained 10-15 lbs despite not changing my diet. My question for my fellow serequel ingesters is: Can 100 mg of serequel per night casue shortness of breath and/or weight gain? From what I read, it appears that the weight gain seems to be most prevelant in those people that take higher doses such as 200 mg and above. If you have experienced any of these symptoms please post. Thank you.

By: lisa

lisa — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:06:30 +0000

i am on 250mg of seroquel and am suffering blackouts had 2 car crashes in a week one nearly fatal,just seem to be constanly having blackouts????????????????