Weight loss on quetiapine

nh_user_1106291 · October 13, 2018, 1:26am

hi, ive been on quetiapine 600mg for years so ive gained loads of weight. ive tried to lose it but its not budging. has anyone been successful in losing weight on quetiapine? thanks

nh_user_1106291 · October 13, 2018, 1:29am

i forgot to mention im very paranoid when out /around people so going to the gym etc is out the question.

nh_user_450909 · October 13, 2018, 8:26am

the only way to lose weight is a healthy balanced diet and exercise you dont have to go to a gymn ,walk cycle be determined, how much do you weigh?

nh_user_1106291 · October 13, 2018, 11:23am

12 stone.

nh_user_541299 · October 15, 2018, 4:47pm

HI - I actually gained weight on mine. But I understand you either gain or loose weight. I wouldn’t worry about it. I gained weight due to excess eating, lost a load then it remained static. As long as it doesn’t shift/gain i’m not fussed. Its stable.

nh_user_1106291 · October 15, 2018, 7:02pm

Hi How did you lose it? and what dose are you on? are you on the slow release? thanks