I have been taking Seroquel since 1997 when i was first diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Consequently, I have experienced most of the side effects of this medication. I was never told about these side effects until I spoke with my doctor after seeing a commercial relating all the negative, dangerous side effects.
Then I began researching Seroquel and found the FDA reported side effects website. As read the very long list of reports, I kept finding things I had gone through and never knew why. Suddenly. I had some answers.
That was 3 years ago and I'm finally being weaned off the drug and that's only because I have a new doctor. Unfortunately, it is hard to get off the drug because it does control my symptoms somewhat and it helps in specific areas. It's a catch 22 situation. I want my Bipolar controlled, but i don't want the dangerous side effects.
And here's the ironic thing, as far as I know Seroquel is the most effective anti--psychotic on the market to treat Bipolar
Last edited on Jul 29, 2009