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20 patient evaluations for Quetiapine taken for the purpose of 'Bipolar Disorder'

Purposes: Insomnia and Bipolar Disorder (Started Aug 17, 2012)
Date Dosage Insomnia Perceived effectiveness Bipolar Disorder Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 10, 2012 1500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started May 09, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 17, 2012 275 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jun 21, 2012 225 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 20, 2012 225 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 30, 2012 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 28, 2012 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Apr 28, 2012
Advice & Tips
On the whole not a drug I would recomend and as I am now in my 60's with a chance of dementia which the FDA state a increased risk of death during treatment I am monitoring it. Also I am taking phenytoin and that is known to have adverse effects when taken along side with quetiapine.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • topanga
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    Bipolar Disorder
    Depression: 2
    Mania: 3
    Emotional: 1
    Anxiety: 3
    Compulsion: 3
    External Stress: Overwhelming
    Rx Therapy
    26 F
    Function: High
    Distress: Moderate
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started May 10, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 03, 2011 400 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Weight gain
Date
Aug 03, 2011
Advice & Tips
There is no generic for seroquel so I was astounded to find out that a bottle of these pills costs about $600 without insurance. When my husband lost his job, we had to pay for cobra just to afford this medication. This medication manages my disorder completely. I would go on a more affordable medication if I didn't have a thyroid disorder so this is pretty much the only one I can use.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Mar 23, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 05, 2011 450 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 02, 2010 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Numbness and Tingling with Pins and Needles
Date
May 05, 2011
Advice & Tips
makes your brain shut down effects memory inteligence nausua bad side effects cant drink , terrible withdrawel if dose is missed , sickness hullicainations weight gain and bloating
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Sep 02, 2010
Advice & Tips
Stops me getting too high. Usually knocks me out by 22:30 unless I am hyper, or during periods of a mixed state. Withdrawal is nasty, so make sure you collect your prescription on time, or in my case don't have chemists who don't understand that Quetiapine XR written on the prescription is the same as Seroquel XR!
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started May 10, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 24, 2011 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Sleepiness
Date
Mar 24, 2011
Advice & Tips
Very good med the only problem is very you can't afford it unless very rich or very poor. Cost is just ridicules I get the med however and whenever I can AZ and Me can help sometimes, put it on my part D right into the donut hole next 3 month order 1200. Living with it splitting pill more anxiety.
Cost
$200+ monthly
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  • dan1976
    Sex: M
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Bipolar I
    Depression: 2
    Mania: 0
    Emotional: 2
    Anxiety: 1
    Compulsion: 1
    External Stress: Moderate
    Rx Therapy
    37 M
    Function: Moderate
    Distress: Low
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Nov 03, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 07, 2010 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Feb 11, 2010 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Weight gain, Word fishing, Distractibility, Loss of short term memory
Date
Feb 11, 2010
Advice & Tips
This medication is very effective in controlling my bipolar mania, however, it has caused me to gain nearly 80lbs in 2 years
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purposes: Bipolar Disorder and Sleep problems (Started Jan 12, 2007)
Date Dosage Bipolar Disorder Perceived effectiveness Sleep problems Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 08, 2010 25 mg One time Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jul 18, 2010 25 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Night cramps in legs and feet, Nasal congestion
Date
Jul 18, 2010
Advice & Tips
Stopped racing thoughts. Is best taken about 2 hours before bed to reduce tiredness on waking.
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Purposes: Bipolar Disorder and Sleep problems (Started Jun 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Bipolar Disorder Perceived effectiveness Sleep problems Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 12, 2010 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 19, 2010 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jun 01, 2008 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Itchy hands, Itching (pruritus)
Date
May 12, 2010
Advice & Tips
After 300 mgs of this drug I find myself to be itchy everywhere so I know I am allergiic just taking a smaller doseage... It does cause slight itching once in awhile... It does keep me from a lot of extra sensory that I cannot handle too much of anymore. I am thinking of stopping it altoghter though....
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Feb 19, 2010
Advice & Tips
Slight itchiness on my palms.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jun 01, 2008
Advice & Tips
I am slightly allergic to it as with most drugs in the categories that would heal me. I get a bit of itching and redness on my palms since this medication was started.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started May 07, 1995)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 07, 2010 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Lack of motivation, Sex drive (libido) decreased, Heat intolerance
Date
May 07, 2010
Advice & Tips
I could not have a normal life without this medication. I would not be able to sleep or keep a sane mind. Any side affects have been of no consquence compared to the benefits I get. Before taking this med I was unable to sleep for days. My mind gets extremely restless, to put it mildly, causing me to feel like I'm going crazy. It has saved my marriage and, more importantly, my life.
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  • overit76
    Sex: M
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    Major Depressive Disorder
    Depression: 2
    Mania: 1
    Emotional: 1
    Anxiety: 2
    Compulsion: 2
    External Stress: Overwhelming
    Rx
    36 M
    Function: Moderate
    Distress: Moderate
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Jan 06, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 27, 2010 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Mar 27, 2010
Advice & Tips
?
Cost
< $25 monthly
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