Q? about Seroquel (Quetiapine)

[Purplebic]

Ive been taking this shit for two weeks and it just feels like things are getting worse.
I havent gone out in those two weeks. I cant fuck because of the sideaffects. The depression is getting worse. I didn't really notice any change in anxiety, the pills basically knock me out for 3 hours and thats it. and my drinking has pretty much stayed the same.

Im starting to think Effexor did a better job and that shit made me wake up in strange places.

What should i do?

 

[gambit22121]

I was on seroquel about 5 years ago. From what I remember, it took a while for me to get used to them and a while to get off of them. I was really depressed and they calmed me. If I had to do it all over again, I probably wouldn't have taken them (gained about 20 pounds) and should have dealt more aggressively with what was causing the depression.

 

[KaraBulut]

What should i do?

Call your doctor. Tell the doctor that you can't tolerate the side effects and request a new medication. There's twenty or more choices and there's no reason to take one of the most expensive of the lot if it's not working for you.

 

[Purplebic]

Its the most expensive? i told those doctors i was on unemployment and could barely afford to pay for meds.

I think ill pop by the doctors today.

 

[KaraBulut]

Its the most expensive? i told those doctors i was on unemployment and could barely afford to pay for meds.

Depending on what strength they have you on, the retail cost of Seroquel is between $4-8 per day.

Effexor is about $1/day.

 

[jackrabbit]

Well, Seroquel can sometimes be used for depression, but it is most generally used as an atypical antipsychotic. It is a very strong medication and it will put you to sleep. People in prison often want it for its drowsy-ing effects. It is very expensive, that is true. You do need to make sure you continue to take it unless instructed by a doctor. Withdrawal from the medication can be incredibly dangerous if not tapered correctly.
I would suggest asking about true anti-depressant medications (SSRI, SNRI). Effexor is an SNRI and can be very helpful. I would look into the typical Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, etc. If you need the sleep properties as well (as a result of your depression), you can ask about Remeron. I was on Lexapro/Celexa for awhile and it helped. The only side effect I noticed was increased yawning, so I switched from AM use to PM and I no longer had any problems.

Hope it helps!

 

[Purplebic]

Been off seroquel for a week and on Effexor instead. In fact, the dosage is doubling today.