seroquel xr

[AO111]

Is anyone taking this? I read it's for bi-polar or a boost for a current antidepressent.  My doctor gave me a sample of it today. He asked if I was bi-polar and I said I'd never been diagnosed. Then he asked if my thoughts race all the time and I said yes.

[AO111]

well he did ask me if i slept okay and i said no so maybe that's why he prescribed it.

[sjb7219]

Was your doctor suggesting you try it to help with anxiety? Personally, I have not heard of it being used for that as there are much more effective medications out there for anxiety. Also Seroquel can actually cause anxiety and panic attacks! I hope that your doctor asked you many more questions to determine if you had bipolar disorder than just about racing thoughts. Bipolar disorder cannot and should not be diagnosed only on the basis of that. The three FDA-approved uses for Seroquel are for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and together with antidepressants in Major Depressive Disorder. I do know it is sometimes prescribed for people with the above disorders who have trouble sleeping, as it knocks you out pretty effectively.

[dawazipper]

I have been taking this medication for 14 years to help with my insombia I cant sleep with out it. I have never had nay problems or side effects with this drug and it has help me get about 5 to 6 hours of sleep