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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Reviewer: bipo, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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In addition to bipolar, I am diabetic. I have gained 60 pounds, not a good thing. Also, I have sever neuropathy in my feet and legs. Quetiapine makes the pain in my feet much worse when I go to bed at night. Once I am asleep I am okay and I do not feel especially bad in the mornings. I am not sure I am better off with this mediaction.
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Reviewer: Dee 05, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I have been on the max 800 mg along with lithium,trazadone, and the max amount of paxil 80mg for about eight months. So far i only deal with thirst and a slight increase in appatite. When i first started taking it i dealt with a drug hangover but it has gotten better over time. It helps with sleep and dreams and some aggitation but i still battle with Bipolar 1 Disorder. For the most part i would
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Reviewer: Lady_CA, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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When I took this medicaton at night before bed. I could barely get up the next day, my body didn't want to move.
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Reviewer: Granny, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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It allows me to feel normal and sleep normal. I am a calmer person and have so much more patience with my kids and grandkids. Its hard for me because this medication is so costly sometime I don't have the money to purchase my meds.
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