Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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Mrsdimples 03/02/2015

I have been prescribed to take Seroquil every since July 2014. My mother and sister had serious side-effects from taking it, but I have been so stressed and paranoid lately and am tempted to take it. I have been given the lowest dose and my doctor has ensured me that it shouldn't do anything, as well as my pharmacist. So has anyone taken or is taking it and how is it going? I also have terrible nightmares and heard that it doesn't have that effect. Thanks in advance
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lostsoul72 03/03/2015

Well i cant speak from experiance, but my Ex-wife was on it for a long time. The only side effect she had was weight gain. She put on about 30 lbs from it the entire time she was taking it. I know of no other side effect then that . She did sleep alot taking it too , but was abusing her sleep aid Ambian so that could have been the real issue there.

Best of luck!

Razor91 03/03/2015

I'm currently on 400mg, but I only take 300mg at night for sleeping. (100mg of it is for during the day) I absolutely love this tablet, but it gives me the worst nightmares and I've heard others complain about that factor too. I've been on it for a few years now. Withdrawals from this tablet are also very painful, but that could have been just me.

Weight gain hasn't happened for me, but my best friends on it too and she put some weight on from it.

WanderingVet 04/21/2015

I would recommend you follow your doctor's advice.

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