One of the side affects that I had when I first started taking Seroquel were red, or pink eyes. The next side affect was the gaining of weight. I just hated the gaining of weight. I was slender most of my life until I started taking Seroquel. The thing is, It's the only thing that works that Is not a barbiturate, or narcotic. It has no feel good affect, but it helps to stop the mind from going into tailspins most of the time. It has slowed down my activity.

Years ago the doctors gave me barbiturates, and Quaaludes. They were extremely addictive, and I went through horrible withdrawals when I asked to be taken off those medications. It was awful. I started drinking again to help with the withdrawals. I didn't know what else to do, and I was very young at the time. The doctor didn't gradually phase me off of those medications. It was a living nightmare. I'm glad that I survived the experience. I'm glad that they don't prescribe those medications these days unless it's for a couple of nights. I have not had any barbiturates, or quaaludes in more then three decades. I'm scared of those type of medications. BF