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Nov 12, 2017, 12:22 AM
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I had a conversation with my doctor saying the Seroquel was probably causing weight gain. This all stemmed from the reactions received from people I haven’t seen in a while!
So, I brought it up during my doctor visit thinking he would suggest another medication which wouldn’t have the weight gain side effect. He went on to tell me, while reviewing my chart, that I’ve only gained about five lbs in six months!! I took the Seroquel because it was excellent with helping me sleep at night. He went on to state the medication is NOT ONLY for my insomnia! Then raised his eyebrows .... Long story short, I just realized I have bipolar disorder! I went about five days without taking it at night and my mood has been ALL OVER THE PLACE (according to my girlfriend). It sucks to know I’m bipolar! Guess it isn’t the end of the world!!! 
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Nov 12, 2017, 12:50 AM
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Just the beginning of a challenging and strange new venture.
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BP2, PTSD, BPD “Learning to let go should be learned before learning to get. Life should be touched, not strangled. You’ve got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it.” ― Ray Bradbury |
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#3
Nov 12, 2017, 12:09 PM
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If you've already been diagnosed with BP, then ignore my post. But I wouldn't jump to conclusions about what your doc said. It's true, of course, that Seroquel isn't just used for sleep, but he may have just been saying that because it's true, not because you're taking it for BP. I take a small dose for sleep (and a bunch of other meds for BP), but the dose I take, per my pdoc, is not therapeutic (doesn't help with BP), it's only 25mg and the therapeutic dose is much higher (I don't know how much you're taking).
In any case, I think your best bet is to ask your doc (preferably a pdoc) directly what your diagnosis is, rather than base it on this comment you mention. Just suggesting you be careful here. I wish you the best, whatever your diagnosis, and I hope you keep posting and find whatever treatment works best for you. |
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#4
Nov 12, 2017, 04:26 PM
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Hmmmm...Don't be so glum. You might have had a STD rather than BP...You gotta watch those abbreviations!
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#5
Nov 15, 2017, 02:28 PM
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Thanks for all the responses folk! I’m currently taking 100mg per night
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Nov 15, 2017, 04:30 PM
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I agree with getting clarification from an actual psychiatrist. I remember finding out I had bipolar one. It was hard but I’m good now. I just had to process things. Take a hot bath and listen to some mellow music. Then the next business day find a psychiatrist. Best wishes
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#7
Nov 15, 2017, 04:51 PM
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I also think it sucks to have bipolar, or any serious lifelong mental illness. There is no point in sugar coating it, if that is what you have. Some people can do well but many suffer.
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#8
Nov 15, 2017, 05:45 PM
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I believe seroquel starts having anti psychotic effects at 300mg
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