Depression

[lozzles]

Hi there don't think I've written. On here but has anyone else had such bad depression and anxiety with fibro that they have been put on quetiapine. I'm now getting really bad breast pain and totally lethargic feel as if my head is empty got no emotions.

[M0AL61 Moderator Volunteer]

Hi Iozzles, and welcome to this lovely forum, where you will get lots of support.

I've never heard of the medication that you have mentioned, but I would contact your GP and tell them about how you're now feeling, and I'm sure that there is something else they can try you on. x

[mattoid-mags]

Hi lozzles,

I am familiar with quetiapine.

Are you taking it at bedtime and how long have you been on it?

I know it's prescribed for bi-polar, depression and schizophrenia and it's an antipsychotic.

[lozzles in reply to mattoid-mags]

Yes 50mg at night but also 25mg at 12 and 6 in evening also take Fluoxetine. I don't know why I'm in antiphsycotic in the first place.

[mattoid-mags in reply to lozzles]

Hi yes it is an antipsychotic but is used in the treatment of anxiety and major depressive disorder.

You must have been severely affected to be given this medication?

[mattoid-mags in reply to mattoid-mags]

Ps.. both my daughter's have been on Quetiapine.

If you are not comfortable taking it you should talk to your GP or mental health professional.. maybe lower the dose.

I hope you get it sorted 🌸🌸🌸

[waylay in reply to lozzles]

Also used for depression and anxiety, especially if sleep is problematic.

[Hidden]

I never heard of that medication before Quetiapine ?have you got correct spelling ? Hope your don’t mind me asking , Any way people that have got Fibromyalgia often and do get depressed Plus some the medication will make you feel light headed

[waylay in reply to Hidden]

Also called Seroquel.

[lozzles]

It's a fairly new medication apparently but I don't like the way it makes me feel dulls all your emotions.

[Sarahvit]

I don’t recognize that medication you are on but I do suffer from depression secondary and MDD (major depressive disorder?) It use to be related to a stressful situation, then secondary to my health, then one day which turned into several weeks was not brought on by any particular event but turned out to be low vit. D level. Adding abilify and prescribing vit.D 50,000u 2x a wk has helped my mood a lot. Has anyone ever checked your vitamin D level?

[Millie2010]

Yes; it’s heartbreaking but does not mean we are weak, sometimes it’s just beyond overwhelming with no respite or help. Please speak to your dr and continue with your posts to this group for support: x

[lozzles]

Thanks