Seroquel Overdose/Coma

[matt]

been thinking abour pd'ing on my seroquel for some time. just afraid it wont finish the job. been on it for eight years now and i still want to die every day.

[Joey]

My Doctor has just changed me over from Seroquel to Risperidol. I'll try not to go into the Zeldox, that he tried out between those two,(it was awful).
The risperidol is great. I am on 0.5mg per day at the moment (equivalent to 25mg of seroquel). My dr says I should take an extra tablet when I feel realy bad. I did this with the risperidol and fell asleep. The next morning I could still remember what I felt bad about, but it was like there was a fog in between me and the horrible feelings connected with it.(It was like I was reading a book and the feelings couldn't touch me). I was on seroquel for nearly 3 years, and I am finding changing over to the risperidol is a wonderful thing. Talk to your doctor about it. Your seroquel is obviously not working, and this may help.(By the way I am also still on epilim 400mg and Luvox 100mg daily too, which hasn't changed from when I was on the seroquel). My new psychologist says I have 'cyclothymia, disthymia and borderline personality disorder'.(my most recent diagnosis prior to last thursday, was bipolar 2 and major depression). I wish they would make up their mind =). But trust me when I say I really needed something to come in between me and the suicidal feelings.

[luci]

My Mum is taking Seroquel & was in a coma 2 weeks ago,(she is out now) this is the 15th overdose she has taken in 4 years, but no one is doing anything about it, the doctor just says that It wouldnt do her any good if she went in to hospital for a few weeks for them to access her to make sure she is taking her tablets porperly & that they are right for her. She has just been diognosed with chronic pancreatitis, my Uncle died of it at the age of 42, we try to help her but just dont know what to do, I feel so hurt & angry that she is doing this all the time, just that late night phone call, just knowing that I wont have a mum soon & there is nothing I can do.

[Satan]

Screw you dude you'll blow my cover

Ricardo wrote:

Mental illnesses are created by Satan. It is just a pity that people don't want to believe in GOD anymore. These medications are EVIL too. They are created by the DEVIL in order to keep you away from GOD. The DEVIL is here to steal, to kill and to destroy, but God has given Satan certain power only. You have to confess your sins, ask for forgiveness and accept Jesus of Nazareth as your only SAVIOR...nothing else...and fight the devil and he will flee from you, but you won't believe what I am saying. You will say that I am another one with a mental illness. Don't you remember that Jesus was called insane and possessed by Satan just because HE was with GOD? When you look for GOD society will call you crazy and they will try to lock you up...and they will try to intoxicate you with medication in order to destroy your mind...you know why? Because your mind is God's mind and Satan will try to destroy that communion. It is SATAN the one who wants you to kill yourself. FIGHT the Mother F&$%@$.

[sad]

ive suffered from BDD, OCD and depression for the last 4 years. ive never felt as bad as I do now.
i just simply cant live like this.
i wish there were a simple, effective, painless way to commit suicide.
i don't want to OD on seroquel if it just means waking up from a coma feeling humiliated.
it really sucks that so many of us suffer like this. its not fair. sometimes i feel like there isn't a way out for me.
i can hear my parents in the room next to mine. they have no idea how I feel. i just yelled at them for no reason. they think i'm doing better.
i feel like im falling further and further into a hole.

[Just a Vet]

Seroquel is probably one of the more over-prescribed medicines on the market. There is much speculation as to why, but speaking with those that suffer from many of the things I do, the predominate thought is that people think the drug should end all suffering and pain. Sorry, it requires work on your part as well.

I have been on Seroquel for many years and it has in fact SAVED my life more than anything else I have ever tried. My only concern is that it will assist me in not killing myself, but will lead to diabetes (runs in the family). But I believe (NOW) that I would rather risk diabetes in the future, than missing my son and his future children for the rest of my life.

[Just a Vet]

luke wrote:

im about to take 18,000mg should work, goodnight!

That is the number that I always hear as well. Simple math -
18000mg total / 300mg (average pill)= 60 tabs

[Joey]

Hey Ricardo, so how long have you been diagnosed with schizophrenia? You should take your meds mate, they are good for you. By the way I don't remember anything about Jesus being posessed by the bible. I also don't believe a good christian man would use the words... mother f#@*&$#s. The doctors are not out to get you... they are just human and doing their best with what information they have. Unfortunately, when it comes to mental illnesses, they don't always believe what we are saying. That's why it is sometimes good to take a friend or family member with you to the doctor so they can hear the same things from a person/witness to your illness, and the side effects that the medication is having on you. Someone that the doctor would consider to be with it,(sane). This could help. It's worth a try.

[Joey]

oops I mean... I don't remember anything about people saying Jesus was possessed ... in the bible!! lol

[Aimee]

just me wrote:

I have tried suicide numerous times, the only drug I am taking now is seroquel and still want to kill myself. I doubt if this drug would kill me, as nothing else has. I just came out of the ICU for taking 200 rx sleeping pills... it didn't work. I have schizoeffective disorder and bipolar and see a psychiatrist but nothing I do helps to take away the thoughts of suicide. I don't think the drugs are to blame for my problems, there is no cure for self hatred, I'm sorry that so many people have to go through this. I wish you all luck with your friends/family members that are in so much pain. Don't blame the drugs, there is an underlying problem that either isn't being addressed or isn't being taken seriously.

Dear Just Me,
I too have tried so many medications and can't get rid of the suicidal thoughts. I think it is only a matter of time before I do it, if it works this time. I am now on Seroquel, zoloft, plus other meds for anxiety but nothing stops the thoughts. Nothing helps. I don't blame anyone other than myself.

[Aimee]

Me too. Also afraid it won't do the job rights, event if I mix it with ativan. Can't take this anymore.

matt wrote:

been thinking abour pd'ing on my seroquel for some time. just afraid it wont finish the job. been on it for eight years now and i still want to die every day.

[NoBrainer]

Ricardo wrote:

Mental illnesses are created by Satan. It is just a pity that people don't want to believe in GOD anymore. These medications are EVIL too. They are created by the DEVIL in order to keep you away from GOD. The DEVIL is here to steal, to kill and to destroy, but God has given Satan certain power only. You have to confess your sins, ask for forgiveness and accept Jesus of Nazareth as your only SAVIOR...nothing else...and fight the devil and he will flee from you, but you won't believe what I am saying. You will say that I am another one with a mental illness. Don't you remember that Jesus was called insane and possessed by Satan just because HE was with GOD? When you look for GOD society will call you crazy and they will try to lock you up...and they will try to intoxicate you with medication in order to destroy your mind...you know why? Because your mind is God's mind and Satan will try to destroy that communion.

Well, I'll be damned. Here I've been praying to plain ole' Jesus all this time. not knowing that I should be praying to Jesus of Nazareth. Sorry to any wrong Jesuses that I've bothered. I'll redirect my prayers and let you know how that works out for me.

Thanks for the tip.

[Joey]

lol

[Seroquel victim]

justin wrote:

Just to add a bit more to this... Seriquel can be a very effective medication when prescribed responsibly. However, it is a serious drug and should not be doled out casually. It is classified as an antipsychotic and can be very effective in the treatment of debilitating disorders such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. One issue is that primary care doctors and even some psychiatrists will prescribe this drug for things such as difficulty sleeping without making the potential side effects clear to the patient.
Unfortunately psychiatry is one of those fields where "let the buyer beware" certianly applies. There are many great psychiatrists out there, but there's also the danger of running into a quack before you find a good doc. Patients really need to do their homework, even when seeing their primary doc. Doctors who practice medicine are licensed to prescribe psych meds, but are not always qualified to do so. That being said, not all people who suffer from suicidal thoughts disclose their feelings to their loved ones.
The bottom line: do your homework. If you are prescribed a drug, make sure you know how it works. There is always potential for negative side effects and it's up to you to decide if the pros outweigh the cons. It's a sad thing that doctors don't encourage people to know more about their situations and it leads to terrible outcomes sometimes. My thoughts are with the original poster and the person who's father is in a coma was well. I encourage you to learn as much as you can about what is happening to you and your loved ones and I hope things turn out for the best with them. To anybody else reading this, take these incidents seriously. Doctors make mistakes like everybody else, despite their degrees. It's up to you to determine what is best for you and your family.

I also took Seroquel for sleep and now I have had three strokes and rapidly progressing dementia even though I am only 46. The dementia is progressing in only two months. I was only depressed when I started this. Now my son doesn't want to be with me and I am wondering if I am going to die soon from Seroquel

[Seroquel victim]

Seroquel is a very dangerous drug. It made me have three strokes and now I have memory loss and rapidly progressing dementia. I have the symptoms of Alzheimer's that have started two months ago and are progressing very rapidly. I am terrfied and am wondering if anything can reverse these side effects of seroquel

[Scooter]

Danita Poore wrote:

I am 48 and addicted to cocaine. I've been sucidial for since 1983, when my baby boy died suddenly. I've been on all kinds of meds for depression with sucidal for as long as I can remember. Last summer I came close but I was resitated. I cut my wrist. The year before that I overdosed on elavil, again after a 4 day comma I recovered. I am going to do it right this time.
I am tired, really tired of the disappointments. Everyone that I care about, my mom, my sister, my son, my brother have died. I am so lonely and my heart is so heavy. I feel like I can't make another day. I've spent so much money on cocaine, smoking everyday, I mean everyday. My husband has ended up hating me. I can see it in his eyes. When I found out he was having multiple affairs, I was crushed. That proved to me that he didn't want me anymore. I don't know how to stop the pain. I am miserable and I've made his life miserable. I don't want to die but, I can't live like this anymore.

You know I have never attempted suicide, but I have felt like it or thought about it once or twice. I don't abuse drugs or alcohol and I have no mental illness, just a childhood that has been tough to deal with. I have felt the same way you have and think you just need someone you trust that you can pour your feelings out to, who will still love you when you get done crying. It can be a good friend. You have to stop thinking that you are unloveable and that no one cares about you. I think you are scared to cry on someone's shoulder for fear of rejection, so you are dealing with all the pain of what you have gone through alone. Just remember....there is always someone you know who cares about you, even when you think there isn't.

[NoBrainer]

Just a Vet wrote:

Seroquel is probably one of the more over-prescribed medicines on the market. There is much speculation as to why, but speaking with those that suffer from many of the things I do, the predominate thought is that people think the drug should end all suffering and pain. Sorry, it requires work on your part as well.
I have been on Seroquel for many years and it has in fact SAVED my life more than anything else I have ever tried. My only concern is that it will assist me in not killing myself, but will lead to diabetes (runs in the family). But I believe (NOW) that I would rather risk diabetes in the future, than missing my son and his future children for the rest of my life.

Thanks for your post. My doctor, whom I respect, has spent 3 years trying to treat my depression, with great to horrible results. I am just beginning Seroquel (1 dose), and desperately need effective medication. So many of the posts here seem (to me) to refer to (perhaps) underlying conditions, that I needed to read a positive comment.

[captain flash]

its good to see that im not the only one who feels exactly the same, i to take seroquel but the thoughts of doing myself in are an everyday thing. get back to me