I have been on Seroquel since July,2007. I gained at least 20lbs ...

I haven't noticed weight gain with Seroquel but I gained 20-30 pounds on Remeron and so did two other people I know. I stopped taking the Remeron a couple of years ago and my weight went back to normal within a few months. Could it be the Remeron?

Remeron has been referred to as "pot in a pill". It causes strong cravings for sweets and carbs, causing rapid weight gain. That could be your reason for the weight gain. I'm surprised your doctor would prescribe both Remeron and Seroquel together, as both cause drowsiness and dizziness.

I've been taking seriquil and have gained 70lbs in less than a yr.I'm now going off of it and I can't sleep even taking sleeping pills.I can't take not being able to breath either so as much as I need it I can't take it.

I know what U mean I've been on seroquel for 3-4 yrs 300mg to 150 now been off 5days cold turkey. going through hell not sleeping much @ all hate the world but getting better now I'm on high blood pressure pills and high cholesterol (258) meds all from seroquel better times ahead as I won't let this beat me so be careful with seroquel
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