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suem2802
suem2802

i have just been prescribed Quetiapine and I'm worried about putting on weight. I'm faidly heavy already and I already take lithium, amisulpiride and duloxetine. The Quetiapine is to eventually replace the duloxetine and amisulpiride. 

Any my advice on weight gain and how good this drug is would help.

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  • Bella2606
    Bella2606 suem2802

    Posted

    Hi I am on 300mg of quetiapine and I take it before I go to bed as it helps me sleep but if I don't go straight to bed I want to eat the contents of the fridge so yes I would say, it can make you put on weight
    • suem2802
      suem2802 Bella2606

      Posted

      How long have you been taking this drug, and does it help? Is it as good as the doctors say. 
  • Bella2606
    Bella2606 suem2802

    Posted

    I have been on quetiapine for a couple of years trying different doses 300 suits me best I am a really bad sleeper so it helps with that, it helps with my self harm thoughts it kind of levels you out its not perfect but yes I think it helps your moods but I have to fight the urge to eat to much

  • lynne05476
    lynne05476 suem2802

    Posted

    These comments are interesting because i am taking 75mgs that i now take in divided doses 3 times a day (lightweight dose compared with others) and my weight has crept up since last May.I am careful about diet,don't snack and go to the gym twice a week 30mins each time cos i hate it but i do make myself go.I'm just about managing to keep weight steady but i have noticed my whole metabolism seems to have slowed down  to virtually non existence !!! Gp says my numerous questions about weight gain is related to quetiapine but to think of the positives being on it !!!!! Well, i guess sleeping more hrs than i can shake a stick at counts as positive and not being in the bad place i was this time last year is definately a positive so good luck x
  • VCSL2015
    VCSL2015 suem2802

    Posted

    i have been on this for about 3 months. I have gained about 20lbs. Its insane. The Pros are it helps me sleep 25mg x2 at night. And it has helped extremely well with anxiety and panic attacks. Can anyone else suggest a different drug that has these pros but not gain weight?
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