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Quetiapine Experience

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Keighley, UK

Hi,

I have used various SSRIs over the last ten years none of them helping much, after suffering heavily with insomnia which really made my depression a lot worse I started using Mirtazapine 30mg which has been a God send for sleep and feeling more relaxed, my psychiatrist mentioned he wanted to add Quetiapine next time I see him.

Just wanted to know people's experiences in using it for depression and combined with Mirtazapine? I heard they both give you a big weight gain, which I don't… read more

September 28, 2017
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

What kind of problems?

April 19, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Quintipine causes me a lot of problems

April 18, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I don't know why the bad press but I do know from personal experience that it is sedating especially at high doses. I've been on it for many many years. I've know that it is also given at Nursing Homes as a sedative with low doses (to help with insomnia). Sort of like using a sledgehammer for putting a picture on the wall. Always checkout any new medication added onto your regime.

March 24, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Quetiapine has gotten a lot of bad press over the years. Does anyone know the reason why?

March 19, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I’ve been on seroquel for quite a few years and it made me gain a lot of weight but it has helped me so much I keep on taking it anyway

March 2, 2021

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