Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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tats69 03/10/2010

give a new medication time to work? I know it varies, but on average.

I started seroquel on Jan30. I've had alot more bad days then good. Depressed, suicidal thoughts, no ambition to do a damn thing, crying alot, horrible panic attacks, rages. What are your guys opinions?? I feel like I've given it a fair try. I worry about what the pdoc will say when I see him on Monday.

dancingd 03/10/2010

My Pdoc always said give a med 6 to 8 weeks ...but I had so many severe and atypical reactions to meds....I once only took 1 dose of Geoden and had a near fatal reaction.

Tell your Pdoc about how you are feeling,it may not be a good med for you..you know your body best,let him know exactly how you've been feeling,don't feel like you have to gloss over some of the bad feelings.Cut right to the chase ,and let him know how badly you've been feeling

Good luck

deleted_user 03/10/2010

I don't know - suppose it varies from one person to the next but, MAN, I HATED Seroquel. I felt like a walking zombie.

BipolarPrincess 03/10/2010

I would give it another week or two and then call the pdoc.

I would give it the max 8 weeks than if it didn't help
would make the call.

Lola694 03/10/2010

Sounds like you have been on the med long enuf but then again I'm not a PDoc. Make sure you stress to the doctor how bad you feel and that u need something else to happen for you.XO

deleted_user 03/10/2010

Seroquel totally zombified me, the first day I took it. I have since had my dosage cut. I take half of a 25 mg. Good luck
Andrea

starfish 03/10/2010

You've been on it several weeks now...I would suppose, if it was going to work for you, you'd be seeing at least some positive benefit by now, and not such severe side effects. There are lots of meds to try, though, so don't give up. You might just need something added to what you're taking now, or a different dose. If your pdoc is a decent one, you shouldn't have any worries. It's not your fault. And he should know the next-best bet in what might work for you.

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