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Oct 26, 2016, 03:40 PM
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So it looks like my Pdoc is taking me off of Zyprexa because it's made me gain a lot of weight despite eating only 1200 calories a day and going to the gym 6 days a week. He said putting me on Seroquel. Anyone have any experience with weight gain while on it? I've been doing some googling and I keep finding that a big side effect is weight gain so I'm worried I'm trading in one medication that's making me gain weight for another that's going to do the same thing.
He also mentioned potentially trying Abilify but my nurse today said it wouldn't be as good of a medication for me as Seroquel. Just wondering what other people's experiences are.
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#2
Oct 26, 2016, 03:46 PM
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Abilify made me gain weight very quickly can't speak for Seroquel
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Oct 26, 2016, 03:51 PM
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Seroquel didn't make me gain any weight personally.
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Oct 26, 2016, 03:55 PM
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Seroquel packed on the pounds. Voracious appetite
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Oct 26, 2016, 04:02 PM
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I couldn't believe how much I gained on Zyprexa....especially with the diet I put myself on and my exercise regimen. I was biking 15 kilometers 6 days a week and I still put on like 15-20 kilos since August.
I'm just hoping Seroquel won't be the same. My Pdoc seems to think it's a better option from a weight standpoint but I'm nervous about it.
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Oct 26, 2016, 04:39 PM
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No weight gain on Abilify. No weight gain on Seroquel... but I only take Seroquel as needed (usually to help me come down from hypo/mania).
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Oct 26, 2016, 04:52 PM
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Oct 26, 2016, 05:50 PM
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I'll never touch zyprexa for this reason. And I've been on seroquel for 12 years and no weight gain at all. I take 450mgs a night now and weigh 100lbs. I'm actually underweight!
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Oct 26, 2016, 06:39 PM
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For me I gained weight on Seroquel. But everyone is different. Good luck with it!
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Oct 26, 2016, 09:12 PM
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I gained a lot of weight on Seroquel.
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Oct 26, 2016, 09:16 PM
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I've gained weight on zyprexa . Unfortunately, it's the only anti psychotics I can take.
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#12
Oct 27, 2016, 03:19 AM
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My pdoc said I can consider taking the XR version if I'd like, but I prefer the regular instant release because it's very sedating and helps me get a full night's sleep. I think I'd be too groggy during the day if I took the XR. I just take 50-100mg at night depending on how wound up I am. Anything more than that is waaaaay too sedating for me. I tried 300mg once and I think I slept for 13-14 hours. |
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Oct 27, 2016, 03:30 AM
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Thanks for your input everyone. <3
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Oct 27, 2016, 02:38 PM
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I gained weight, and had increased appetite on both Seroquel and Zyprexa. They both calmed me down, though.
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Oct 27, 2016, 07:17 PM
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I take Topamax and Metformin with Seroquel to combat the the weight gain. However I have gained weight. But im stable and I don't have anxiety anymore and I sleep through the night every night. Seroquel also helped quell my desire for alcohol.
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