Seroquel Weight Gain And Coming Off It

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I gained 30 pounds on this drug and I hate it. My Dr prescribed me a high dose of 400 mg at night and then 25 mg three times a day a day for anxiety. Well I decided to stop taking it and taper myself off. Right now I'm down to 50mg at night.

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Hello, Pyper! How are you?

Yes, many of these types of medications can cause weight gain as a side effect.

How are you doing with such a drastic dosage cut? Any withdrawal symptoms, such as worsening depression or anxiety?

How long were you taking it?

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Verwon I have been on Seroquel for one year. Yes I am experiencing a little increase in anxiety and depression, but its nothing I cant deal with. Besides, I already lost three pounds. Yippee..

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