i have been on seroquel for a few years gained weight at first 190lbs. i found with diet and exercise i now weigh 137 lbs. its possible to lose weight on seroquel its just that it makes you very hungry especially in the middle of the night
Thank you for all the previous videos on Quetiapine. I was put on this and told it would be fine, weight gain was very rare and would not be an issue if it did happen. I have a history of anorexia and bulimia, it has kickstarted all the thoughts and ideas and some of the behaviors that I had tried so hard to keep in a box. I feel like I've just destroyed the treatment I'd gone through just prior to taking the stupid pill. Despite all my efforts to keep the hunger issues at bay, to override the major fatigue it caused me and to keep myself on the straight and narrow, it really wasn't working out. I am now off the Quetiapine, I did speak to a Doctor (psychiatrist) beforehand, the Doctor had seen me no more than twice before, each time for less than 20 minutes. I explained my experience, and how it was not working at all for me- no benefit at all, and all she kept saying was that I need to up the dose.... I have now lost faith in the Doctors to help me at all. And I feel like I've failed; that I can't even tolerate medication because the side effects are too much for me to live with. Sadly this comes all too late as my NHS funding for my eating disorder has run out and is not going to be renewed. It all feels pretty bleak from where I am standing. However. it was only being able to look through others experiences such as yours, to try to convince myself to not go out on a whole-out assault on my body in order to lose the weight I have gained and possibly more(-because enough is never enough) (trust me, I am having such major ideas and designs on what I want to do/never eat again/exercise until I can't walk straight....etc that it's beginning to feel like it would be more of a relief to act on them then it would to go for liposuction!) that I have been able to convince myself that I am not the only one out there with weight-gain related to medication and that maybe I could try eating better (Q' made it very difficult as I craved very sweet things all the time) and exercising more (Q' zapped my energy so it felt too difficult to do anything) rather than eliminate every calorie in my path and go for the burn several times a day in the gym. Thank you for creating a gram of hope in what otherwise feels like a black hole right now. I hope you manage to find a better medication if that is what you are looking to do. I hope you also realise that you have helped no doubt many more than you see replying or following- many of us "lurkers" who never post and really benefit from feeling less alone. Thankyou for all the honest and the positive outlook with all of this.
I'm actually using the quitiapine to help me recover from my ed. Whilst being terrified about gaining weight, I originally started on a small dose prior to meals to reduce anxiety which was unlikely to make me gain weight. Then when I tolerated it, the dose was increased. I do wonder whether it's making me hungry or not but I don't think it is and honestly it does help me and that's what's most important. Don't be scared of it people, it's actually made all the difference for me
Doesn't matter how full I get I still want food and still can't stop eating even when so bloated I'm in pain. Even if I wasn't gaining the disgusting amount of weight and damaging my whole system with carbs and sugar and fat, the constant craving and agitation are hell. Constant hell. The compulsion overrides everything. I hate this drug.
You still look great with no make-up, don't be so hard on yourself. I am currently on 100mg Quetiapine fast release at night. I've always had problems with food and binge eating throughout my life, for me Quetiapine is the tablet that has had the least side effects, when I was on Olanzapine all I did was eat, think about food and was constantly bloody hungry, I put on several stones because of them. I've just started Slimming World again to try and lose some weight, I never lose it fast but at least it will be going in the right direction! I think Quetiapine has been the drug that has helped me most with anxiety and has helped to keep me stable. Look after yourself and take care. x
I've been on quetapine 50 mg for 8 months now I've put on weight I don't eat fruit sometimes I don't eat food some days my pysche did tell me it puts on weight I've tried loads of meds but this one is not working for my mental h I'm still very irratable I'm asking to come of the drug at next app sound look well Jess x
Hello Huni I have been put on this medication I have started to put weight on I was wondering what slimming pills your Dr gave you thank you in advance Leah xxx
quetipine was the first antidepressant I was on I felt like a zombie on it everything was in slowed down and it made me suicidal weight gain has been a problem over the years I've been on so Meany antidepressant weight gain is a big problem with most of them I do a lot of working but still put on weight I've put on 3 and a 1/2 stone in 3 years I'm happy with that as I had eating problems but don't want to put on any more I changed my diet now got IBS and heartburn wish is from the tablets so I'm now having to change what I eat again and there a lot of other side affects the tablets do charm me down and I'm at a point were I'm running out of options with antidepressant also don't want to start on anything new because of side affects wish I get on all I have tried I can't win
I cannot remember it was so long ago! I know it was only prescription only. I lost weight on them but then put it back on after. Quetiapine is one of those annoying drugs unfortunately. I reduced my dose by half and will be weening off the rest in the new year, that was my only option really!
Hey Jessy, as always your videos make me happy! 😀 it's annoying that some Doctors don't always give as much information or advice as they could. You always look great to me! Love you woman and thanks for sharing! I have had a horrible 180 in my mental health the last few week's, I am doing the best I can to not fall into a deeper depression and keep loving myself and moving and getting back to healthy eating 😋😎 In about 9 weeks I have lost 8.1 kilos, being obese is not great, slowly but surely I am dropping weight. Thanks for the inspiration babe 😘💖
I would love to go on seroquel,’ but the hair loss side effects are bad.i lost so much hair on mirtazapine, nevermind seroquel. But I’m Just hoping seroquel Knocks me out even more And doesn’t give me that restless leG syndrome :(
Thanks very much for this video jess! Some good advice I just started seroquel so I no now wat it can do and your right abt the dr's they tell yeah sweet fuk all. And u still look beautiful 💕💕💕💕💕💋
i have been on seroquel for a few years gained weight at first 190lbs. i found with diet and exercise i now weigh 137 lbs. its possible to lose weight on seroquel its just that it makes you very hungry especially in the middle of the night
Well done on your weightloss
what was your diet plan? did you take any vitamin/supplements? also what was your experience with fat-soluble vitamins/supplements?
Thank you for all the previous videos on Quetiapine. I was put on this and told it would be fine, weight gain was very rare and would not be an issue if it did happen. I have a history of anorexia and bulimia, it has kickstarted all the thoughts and ideas and some of the behaviors that I had tried so hard to keep in a box. I feel like I've just destroyed the treatment I'd gone through just prior to taking the stupid pill.
Despite all my efforts to keep the hunger issues at bay, to override the major fatigue it caused me and to keep myself on the straight and narrow, it really wasn't working out. I am now off the Quetiapine, I did speak to a Doctor (psychiatrist) beforehand, the Doctor had seen me no more than twice before, each time for less than 20 minutes. I explained my experience, and how it was not working at all for me- no benefit at all, and all she kept saying was that I need to up the dose.... I have now lost faith in the Doctors to help me at all. And I feel like I've failed; that I can't even tolerate medication because the side effects are too much for me to live with. Sadly this comes all too late as my NHS funding for my eating disorder has run out and is not going to be renewed. It all feels pretty bleak from where I am standing.
However. it was only being able to look through others experiences such as yours, to try to convince myself to not go out on a whole-out assault on my body in order to lose the weight I have gained and possibly more(-because enough is never enough) (trust me, I am having such major ideas and designs on what I want to do/never eat again/exercise until I can't walk straight....etc that it's beginning to feel like it would be more of a relief to act on them then it would to go for liposuction!) that I have been able to convince myself that I am not the only one out there with weight-gain related to medication and that maybe I could try eating better (Q' made it very difficult as I craved very sweet things all the time) and exercising more (Q' zapped my energy so it felt too difficult to do anything) rather than eliminate every calorie in my path and go for the burn several times a day in the gym. Thank you for creating a gram of hope in what otherwise feels like a black hole right now.
I hope you manage to find a better medication if that is what you are looking to do. I hope you also realise that you have helped no doubt many more than you see replying or following- many of us "lurkers" who never post and really benefit from feeling less alone. Thankyou for all the honest and the positive outlook with all of this.
Omg, you are so right about ignoring the hunger pangs. I have decent self control but I couldn't resist those urges. They were soooooo effing strong.
I'm actually using the quitiapine to help me recover from my ed. Whilst being terrified about gaining weight, I originally started on a small dose prior to meals to reduce anxiety which was unlikely to make me gain weight. Then when I tolerated it, the dose was increased. I do wonder whether it's making me hungry or not but I don't think it is and honestly it does help me and that's what's most important. Don't be scared of it people, it's actually made all the difference for me
Doesn't matter how full I get I still want food and still can't stop eating even when so bloated I'm in pain. Even if I wasn't gaining the disgusting amount of weight and damaging my whole system with carbs and sugar and fat, the constant craving and agitation are hell. Constant hell. The compulsion overrides everything. I hate this drug.
You still look great with no make-up, don't be so hard on yourself. I am currently on 100mg Quetiapine fast release at night. I've always had problems with food and binge eating throughout my life, for me Quetiapine is the tablet that has had the least side effects, when I was on Olanzapine all I did was eat, think about food and was constantly bloody hungry, I put on several stones because of them. I've just started Slimming World again to try and lose some weight, I never lose it fast but at least it will be going in the right direction! I think Quetiapine has been the drug that has helped me most with anxiety and has helped to keep me stable. Look after yourself and take care. x
There’s nothing wrong with being “fat” and it hasn’t caused much weight gain with me. Also, diet pills are so not okay.
I've been on quetapine 50 mg for 8 months now I've put on weight I don't eat fruit sometimes I don't eat food some days my pysche did tell me it puts on weight I've tried loads of meds but this one is not working for my mental h I'm still very irratable I'm asking to come of the drug at next app sound look well Jess x
I been on seroquil for 6yrs now and I have gained 100 pounds in 4 months and sadly am having trouble loosing that weight
Hello Huni I have been put on this medication I have started to put weight on I was wondering what slimming pills your Dr gave you thank you in advance Leah xxx
quetipine was the first antidepressant I was on I felt like a zombie on it everything was in slowed down and it made me suicidal weight gain has been a problem over the years I've been on so Meany antidepressant weight gain is a big problem with most of them I do a lot of working but still put on weight I've put on 3 and a 1/2 stone in 3 years I'm happy with that as I had eating problems but don't want to put on any more I changed my diet now got IBS and heartburn wish is from the tablets so I'm now having to change what I eat again and there a lot of other side affects the tablets do charm me down and I'm at a point were I'm running out of options with antidepressant also don't want to start on anything new because of side affects wish I get on all I have tried I can't win
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Thank you so much for this video. God bless you
Hi Jess, I know this a old video but What diet pills did your Dr Prescribe. Im on seroquel and gain 10kilos
I cannot remember it was so long ago! I know it was only prescription only. I lost weight on them but then put it back on after. Quetiapine is one of those annoying drugs unfortunately. I reduced my dose by half and will be weening off the rest in the new year, that was my only option really!
Hey Jessy, as always your videos make me happy! 😀 it's annoying that some Doctors don't always give as much information or advice as they could. You always look great to me! Love you woman and thanks for sharing! I have had a horrible 180 in my mental health the last few week's, I am doing the best I can to not fall into a deeper depression and keep loving myself and moving and getting back to healthy eating 😋😎
In about 9 weeks I have lost 8.1 kilos, being obese is not great, slowly but surely I am dropping weight. Thanks for the inspiration babe 😘💖
What exactly were the diet pills your Dr gave you?
I would love to go on seroquel,’ but the hair loss side effects are bad.i lost so much hair on mirtazapine, nevermind seroquel. But I’m
Just hoping seroquel
Knocks me out even more
And doesn’t give me that restless leG syndrome :(
Thanks very much for this video jess! Some good advice I just started seroquel so I no now wat it can do and your right abt the dr's they tell yeah sweet fuk all. And u still look beautiful 💕💕💕💕💕💋
You are amazing