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Re: Seroquel » LinnieLoo55

Posted by redscarlet on January 19, 2006, at 8:35:44

In reply to Re: Seroquel, posted by LinnieLoo55 on January 19, 2006, at 6:14:40

> > > > > Not to rain on anyone's parade - but my doctor put me on Seroquel about 2-3 years ago for insomnia and within the first year I gained 100 pounds and am now pre-diabetic. Yeah it helps me sleep - but I've slept for 48 hours on a single dose. I can't wait to get off it.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > Jerrympls ~ May I ask how many mg's of Seroquel you take ?
> > > >
> > > > Thank You
> > >
> > > HI!
> > >
> > > I currently take 300mg. I've had success at 150mg for insomnia - but I have periods of very tough insomnia - thus the 300mg.
> > >
> >
> > I'm giving 25mgs a night for insomnia a try but I don't want the weight gain.
> > (note: I'm biploar so it also helps with that)
> > Did it make you more hungry ?
> > Sorry for all the ???, I have issues with weight and food... can you tell !!!
> > Thanks & I hope you are well... :-)
>
> I find that my eating gets out of control after I take it in the evenings. I am eating so much junk food and can't stop. I know that I have gained weight but won't weigh myself. What's up with this medication. It is helping me so much but I don't want to gain the weight. I'm fine during the day it's just after I take the medication I get out of control.
>
>

I'm sorry. Maybe Topamax or Zonegran added might help with the food control, it does for some peolple.
Take Care... :-)


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