Seroquel XR weight gain?

[ChrisInc2 56]

My dr gave me Seroquel XR to help my bipolar and anxiety but I've read that Seroquel slows your metabolism and I want to know if anyone had these issues and what meds are you taking that seems to work. I have Xanax for my anxiety but I need something for my bipolar issues. They said even if you don't eat with the Seroquel you're still gonna gain weight. I need some insight. Thank you.

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[hermione53 157]

Hi there,

I'm curious to know how you're doing. Are you still on Seroquel? Has it affected your weight loss? I'm five weeks post op and taking 25mg to help with sleep. This week I actually gained 1.5 pounds and am wondering if Seroquel is to blame. I'm not eating more than 800-900 calories a day and I'm exercising, drinking the recommended amount of Water, etc. I'm going to try not to take it tonight.

I hope you're well!

[I_love_donuts 1]

It's notorious to cause metabolic syndrome.

I have been on 150 mg of Seroquel for four years to treat my disassociation due to PTSD. It saved my life and was a game changer in my mental health. It contributed to a 100lb weight gain in one year. I can eat vegan, fast food, paleo, Atkins, you name it, and my weight won't budge from 247lbs. I am scheduled to have my sleeve in February and I am petrified that I may have to go off the medicine.

[marylu 12]

So interesting bout they were Seroquel. I have been on Wellbutrin forever but I'm so depressed. I have reached my goal so I should be happy, right? Wrong!! I had my sleeve on June 2016. So I can't get my head around it. Don't get down. I am right there with you

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