I've been on Seroquel for a month now. My dosage was progressivel...

I've been on a low dose of Seoquel (maximum was 100mg for a short time, but most 50 - 75 mg each night) for the past 5 years for insomnia related to Bipolar Disorder. I recently tried to wean off of it and ran into the same problem with itching that you described. In my case it was so terrible that I just couldn't stand it after a few days and went back on the Seroquel again, though I want to try to ease off of it once more. I don't know if it's all the Seroquel (I have a terrible diet) but I've gained about 30 pounds total in the past 5 years and have had a real problem with my stomach bloating out. The bloat does seem to improve off the drug, but the weight I've gained didn't start to just suddenly dissapear when I tapered off... FYI - you might ask your doctor about trying Rozerem. It's a unique sleeping pill that doesn't cause side effects or addiction, and isn't considered to be a narcotic or controlled substance (I think it's related to Melatonin). Good luck with your pursuit of sleep, and thanks for posting - I wondered if I was the only person who'd experienced these side effects!

I have been on Seroquel 400mg for about 4 weeks now. I too have gain weight. I have put on 10 lbs and I can't get into any of my close. I also have a hard time getting to sleep at night because I feel like I can not breathe. My entire head is stuffed up and if I close my mouth, I suffocate. Is this a normal side effect?

I have Bipolar 1 and my mood has been stable on lithium and Welbutrin, for several years now. I think I have that one licked, but I still had concentration problems with some wee flickers of psychotic symptoms (very mild), so my doc started me on Seroquel. Yuck! I usually don't get side effects of drugs, but I got a lot on this drug - tachycardia, high blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension (dizzy and short of breath every time I bent over and then stood up), reduced interest in sex, alcohol intolerance... and this on only 125mg! In my experience, every new drug deserves a two month trial period, so I gave Seroquel that much time, and the cardiac symptoms were getting worse!! So I am tapering off now. I dropped one measly 25mg pill to 100mg per day, and now I am blessed with 24hr full-body ITCHING!!! IT's driving me totally bananas!!

The same thing happened to me. I've gain alot of weight. So I am weaning myself off and am itching all over. Im glad I read your post because I was wondering why i was itching all over.
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THANKS SO MUCH!!! I AM JUST STARTING ON SEROQUEL 100.. i ALREADY GAINED 20 LBS. AND WANT TO DIE!! I AM ALSO ON LYRICA 300X3 A DAY. i TRUELY BELIEVE LYRICA CAUSED MY WEIGHT GAIN, I HAVE BEEN EXERCISING AND EATING NOTHING AND AM STILL GAUING WEIGHT. iTJUST CONSUMES ME. THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING.

I have been on Wellbutrin XL for 1 1/2 years. Initially at 150mg, then up to 300mg and finally to 450mg. I noticed that the higher dosage left me unable to sleep. My doctor put me on Seroquel, first at 25mg and we worked it up to 100mg. Blessed sleep came to me then. My dreams are quite vivid and I wake up very well rested.

I am bipolar and these two meds helped me like no others ever did. I tried at least 8 other medicines prior to the combo of these two.

However, I gained 30 to 40 pounds. Bloating and irregular bowel movements keep me constipated. I have a very healthy diet and have become dismayed with my bloating and weight gain. 6 sizes!!!!!

Doc now has me on Wellbutrin XL 150mg. I refuse to take the Seroquel for the moment and the lower dosage of Wellbutrin XL has lessened my insomnia. Week 6 now without Seroquel, but my bowel movements are now very regular, as they were prior to meds and I still feel good. So I will try this for a while, doctor keeping watch on me to ensure I don't crack again. ..

God bless you all and may you all find a doctor that truly cares, and, equally important, may you find the right combo of meds to help you thrive and live your life to the fullest.