Seroquel & Weight Gain?

[BoN-bOn]

I am going to start on a very low dose of Seroquel for sleep & was wondering if anyone had any issues with weight gain on 25mg?

Also wondering how well it works for sleep!

 

[Muted]

I think I had a little weight gain on seroquel, but not much. It works so great for sleep and also anxiety.

 

[BoN-bOn]

Thanks @Gia1019 ! I'm ready for some sleep!!!

 

[Cannottakethis]

Late to the party but weight gain on seroquel comes on much higher doses.

 

[Panda Bear]

My psychiatrist classifies Seroquil as a "belly buster". Meaning, in his experiences, it's one that can cause weight gain on the higher end of things.

But probably not so much at such a small dosage. Just keep an eye on it for sure.

 

[Cannottakethis]

My psychiatrist classifies Seroquil as a "belly buster". Meaning, in his experiences, it's one that can cause weight gain on the higher end of things.

But probably not so much at such a small dosage. Just keep an eye on it for sure.

Lol, mine called it a fat bomb!

 

[EmmaOwl]

Naw, the low dose you're most likely fine, weight-wise. I've seen it help some people with insomnia... It's been a couple of months, how are you doing with this, @BoN-bOn?

 

[highwaybeauty]

I am on 100mg daily and have been so for the last 7 years. When I first started (for about a year or so) I gained a bit of weight. It was more 'puffiness' and fluid retention than actual weight. But after a while the side effects subsided. 100mg is a relatively low dose though, I know of some people on 800mg a day. It should be okay but if you experience any unwanted side effects it is best to speak to your GP or psychiatrist. All the best :)

HB x

 

[Denial-River]

I have been on 25mg for about 4 months now. In the initial month, I found that 1/2 a pill gave me plenty of relief from insomnia. I didn't really worry about the nurse's warning about weight gain because I was down to 223lbs from the 285lbs I weighed 6months prior(due to a long depression). Needless to say, I was taking a whole pill(25mg) within the month and today I weigh 275lbs. I know the only change in my lifestyle was the medicine and continuation of the extra physical activity I had started originally to lose the weight. I hope you don't find weight gain to be an issue; it's a vey effective med. I see that a lot of others have posted with similar experiences as mine, though so just keep an eye out-you are being proactive in educating yourself on the risks and that's awesome! ☻ I wish you the best,
Roxx

 

[lostforgottensoul]

was wondering if anyone had any issues with weight gain on 25mg?

25mg is immediate release as the lowest if XR (extended release) is 50mg. Is it for sleep or anxiety or other daytine stuff or what?

I am on 200mg XR and it does cause MASSIVE sugar cravings. I have been on this same amount for about 6 months or so and I still have them. I have gained weight. A lot of weight. But I think it is due to the sugar cravings. I have not taken 25mg for longer then a day but being the lowest mg for immediate release and being immediate release and not building up in your body like the extended release does, I don't know if it would have the same effect.

I try to curve the craving by sucking on butterscotch and things like that.

 

[8888]

I didn't put on much weight on 25 mg. I was on 350 mg for a while though and on that dose I put on quite a bit of weight.