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Grand Magnate
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Dec 24, 2015 at 06:46 PM
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I take a very low dose at night, 25-50mg. I'm also trying to lose weight . I've noticed started seroquel I seem to be slipping. Does anyone know anything about seroquel and weight gain?
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Dec 25, 2015 at 10:42 AM
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I didn't gain any weight on it. And I'm currently working with a dietitian to lose weight, and being successful - it's slow but it is possible.
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Dec 25, 2015 at 12:53 PM
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Ok good to know as all the other sleep drugs I lost effectiveness.
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Dec 25, 2015 at 05:18 PM
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I was on a much higher dose of Seroquel and gained a lot of weight. Seroquel at a low dose is helpful for sleep, though it is quite addictive. Even at the low dose it can cause me to feel very hungry, so I have to watch my food intake - especially later at night.
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Dec 25, 2015 at 08:53 PM
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It's addictive?
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Jan 02, 2016 at 11:17 PM
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I've been in seroquel for years and never had weight gain. I'm currently on 150mgs for sleep. Some people get very hungry after taking it. Just watch your carbs and sugars and make sure you're going right to bed and not staying up eating. As far as being addictive, I find I'm dependent on it to sleep. I've tried other meds to sleep but I'll wake up a few hours later or not sleep at all.
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Jan 04, 2016 at 01:31 AM
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Seroquel is known for causing weight gain. You need to be diligent with your diet in order to not gain in many cases.
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Jan 04, 2016 at 02:16 AM
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I'm only taking 50mg for sleep. I track my diet with lose it, everything i eat. I've noticed I'm hungrier.
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