Seroquel - atypical antipsychotics

[Mystery345]

Just wondering if anyone else is on Seroquel and is dealing with the constant cravings for carbs as a result. I would ask to change medications but Seroquel is the only med that has every really worked well for my bipolar disorder.

Anyone else have issues with atypical antipsychotics?

[phlox]

Re: Seroquel - atypical antipsychotics

Yes, I am BiPolar and have been on Seroquel for years, I works very well for me and I don't want to go off it. The thought of running out of it scares me as I did once before and it was not a good thing.

I have gained many pounds on Seroquel. I had lost 75 pounds with Atkins in the past and then it crept back. I crave sugar so bad it is like a sickness. I do blame the seroquel for some but not all of it. I take 900 mg.

I also take several other meds: Topamx, lamictal, and Trileptal.

[Momma2threegirls]

Re: Seroquel - atypical antipsychotics

I'm taking lamictal for Bipolar II and waiting to see how the S/E go (or come). I've only been on it 3 weeks now. I'm noticing a huge improovement already - but concerned with possible weight gain.