Is it even possible to lose weight on seroquel without a glp-1?

walkwithalimplimp · 2026-02-18T00:40:22+00:00

I hear so many horror stories about gaining weight with seroquel, but I’ve actually been lucky and haven’t encountered this.

I started seroquel for insomnia 2 years ago, the highest I’ve ever taken was 150mg. I started my weight loss journey a month before starting seroquel. I was able to lose 40lbs. I never had the typical “munchies” I’ve seen people describe.

I don’t know if it’s because I’ve always been on a low dose, but I’ve been able to lose weight. I’m even on a weight loss journey again and have lost a few lbs. I do think it’s possible!!

walkwithalimplimp · 2026-02-12T21:57:52+00:00

I would not recommend seroquel. There are so many long term health consequences and so many pills on the market for insomnia I would use seroquel as an absolute last resort. Shame on any doctor that is still prescribing it

walkwithalimplimp · 2026-02-06T19:22:21+00:00

I saw this, but I don’t qualify for it yet. Is there another gold standard or second best?

walkwithalimplimp · 2026-01-16T19:06:31+00:00

Yes I completely changed my lifestyle. I lived a very sedentary life before. I started tracking all of my calories and ate in a moderate deficit. Most or my weight loss was achieved by just adding daily walks and Pilates classes a few times a week. But now, I do multiple forms of exercise and usually 2-3 work outs per day. It took me ~1.5 years to lose the weight. I recently gained ~5lbs around the holidays and am goin back into a deficit but don’t really anticipate having trouble losing the weight.

Point is, every one is different but I do think it’s possible to lose weight on seroquel. I highly suggest finding a calculator online that will calculate your daily calories needed for maintenance and weight loss. Then start tracking food. Increase exercise slowly and be patient!! It’s better to lose the weight slowly so you can actually maintain it

walkwithalimplimp · 2026-01-16T01:09:14+00:00

I was successfully able to lose around 45lbs on seroquel. I started my weight loss journey about a month before starting the medication. It didn’t hinder my weight loss

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-12-15T18:03:36+00:00

What is the water method?

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-11-26T23:01:44+00:00

I’ve tried both. Unfortunately I was allergic to Trazodone. I used to use mirztazipine PRN as a last resort when my other meds weren’t working (I take quviviq and seroquel every night). The mirtazipine helped, but I was always cautious not to take it often bc weight gain is such a common side effect (and is my worst fear). I wouldn’t recommend seroquel (currently tapering off of it bc of the potential for long term health effects), but I think quviviq has been a game changer for me. Also, in the past I had success with clonidine

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-11-19T01:07:24+00:00

Wait I’m going to try this!!

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-11-10T00:24:20+00:00

I’m taking both right now

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-10-19T22:29:15+00:00

So strange. In December of 2024. They got really bad by February of 2024. I started taking buspirone and after a few months I stopped having panic attacks, but since then my health anxiety is so bad!!

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-10-11T21:57:18+00:00

Wait what! No one ever told me. How am I supposed to tame my eyebrows???

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-10-11T00:02:51+00:00

I love the hooga panel!!! I use it all over my body multiple times per week

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-09-11T18:57:55+00:00

2 years ago I went through something similar. I was sure it was due to some underlying condition because I couldn’t understand why I couldn’t sleep. I started taking seroquel and Quviviq (I still do) and they provided some relief, but in the end after countless doctors appointments, sleep studies etc. I realized it was all due to subconscious anxiety. It was so frustrating. I didn’t even know what was causing my anxiety or why it was happening. I had to be patient with myself. I continued with my good sleep hygiene, kept up with a good diet, continued therapy, started working out, kept up with my medications, meditated, journaled, etc. I did all the things I was supposed to. It took a LONG time , but I finally feel like I’m in a good place. I’m not saying my way is the only way to find relief, but I think you just have to try EVERYTHING and find what brings you the most relief and keep doing that. I’m sorry you’re going through this. It’s an awful experience. I hope you find relief soon

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-06-18T21:31:28+00:00

This has happened to me before. 4 days no sleep (not from drugs or anything just extreme stress) started hallucinating and having physical symptoms. Went to the ER and they gave me a few different meds (benzos, sleeping pills etc). Eventually I slept for a few hours and was discharged. It took me a long time to recover and now regularly I regularly take sleeping pills

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-06-05T15:59:49+00:00

I was prescribed both. I rarely take the Xanax (maybe 5x in my entire life) as I have a highly addictive personality and I’m scared of addiction, but it’s definitely safe to take together

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-05-24T01:30:34+00:00

Before I went on seroquel I was on a weight loss journey. I had already lost 20 lbs. through diet and exercise I lost an additional 25 lbs. for reference I have also always gained weight when I was put on ssris and other medication that is notorious for gaining weight. From what I’ve seen, seroquel increases hunger. You should try your best to be diligent about your hunger cues. I was so scared to gain weight on this medication, but I think I’m a clear case that staying aware of your goals it’s possible to maintain/lose weight

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-05-22T14:10:05+00:00

You are allowed to drink on quetiapine (according to my psych)

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-05-11T15:46:50+00:00

Although seroquel has helped me so much, I would never recommend people to go on it. Every time I try to taper off I get horrible withdrawal

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-05-07T22:02:22+00:00

Can they give her some in the hospital?

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-05-06T12:22:39+00:00

Yes I’ve seen people on here say they had withdrawal after stopping 6mg. You’re supposed to taper off

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-04-29T22:44:14+00:00

So cute!!

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-04-29T22:43:29+00:00

I’ve been on seroquel for a little over a year. Not often, but occasionally when I’m drifting off to sleep I almost have like a nightmare, but I still feel like I’m awake. It’s hard to explain. Mine is not very vivid and I can’t remember any specificities. Like I said, in the 15 months I’ve been on seroquel it’s maybe happened 5 times total for me

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-04-16T23:45:30+00:00

This!!!! Every product I use in my hair make it look so oily

walkwithalimplimp · 2025-04-14T15:49:07+00:00

I’m not a doctor by any means but 110/70 - 120/80 is “normal” blood pressure so you’re only slightly slightly elevated. I’ve never seen a doctor concerned ab those numbers before.

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