Is the weight gain on Seroquel worth it?!
Question: Is the weight gain on Seroquel worth it!?
My doctor has started me on a low dose of seroquel to take at night for depression and anxiety!. I am to start tonight, but I'm afraid of all that I have read about the weight gain part!. I am already over weight and I eat for comfort when I'm depressed, as I already explained to my dr!. I am 5'4" and weigh an embarrassing 210, was 175 but I quit smoking in april and ballooned out!. I am so afraid of putting on more pounds!. I guess one step at a time is what my dr is going for!. I don't know!. I just want to be happy and enjoy my children again!. Any advise about this medicine would be greatWww@Answer-Health@Com
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It's worth it ! When you are back on your feet then walk every day, it will help with your depression and the exercise will do you good!. One step at a time!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Hi Pixie!.
I take Seroquel and gained weight!.
One piece of advice- there is some scientific evidence that it makes you crave sweets and also want to eat ALOT at night!.
My doctor told me and suggested that I make myself aware of this!. So for example, if you can be aware of this and say "It is the Seroquel, I am not really hungry and wanting those cupcakes" you might not gain as much weight!.
Most people gain weight, but I think it really helped me with my Bipolar!.
Good luck!.
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I take Seroquel and gained weight!.
One piece of advice- there is some scientific evidence that it makes you crave sweets and also want to eat ALOT at night!.
My doctor told me and suggested that I make myself aware of this!. So for example, if you can be aware of this and say "It is the Seroquel, I am not really hungry and wanting those cupcakes" you might not gain as much weight!.
Most people gain weight, but I think it really helped me with my Bipolar!.
Good luck!.
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My daughter takes it at night to help her sleep!.!.!.major ADHD she hasnt gained any weight (she is about 5'5 and maybe 100-105 lbs)!.
Just keep healthy snacks & food around for the night-time munchies (like fruit,salad stuff, and sugar-free fudge/popcicles) here is a website to check it out!.
http://www!.rxlist!.com/cgi/generic/quetia!.!.!.
If it helps you get better its worth it!. You will feel better therefore it will be easier to maintain a healthier lifestyle!.
Good Luck remember your kids need you,
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Just keep healthy snacks & food around for the night-time munchies (like fruit,salad stuff, and sugar-free fudge/popcicles) here is a website to check it out!.
http://www!.rxlist!.com/cgi/generic/quetia!.!.!.
If it helps you get better its worth it!. You will feel better therefore it will be easier to maintain a healthier lifestyle!.
Good Luck remember your kids need you,
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natural antidepressants do not make you gain weight
and do not have side effects
read success stories on curezone!.com or alternativementalhealth!.com
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and do not have side effects
read success stories on curezone!.com or alternativementalhealth!.com
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i go to the gym!.Www@Answer-Health@Com