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You guys are always my go to place when we start having problems. Some of you may remember me and my difficult child Juan Carlos. Since starting seroquel last year, Carlos has been awesome. He has had zero violent outbursts and is learning how to deal with his emotions. I am still homeschooling him.
Seroquel has made him gain about 20 pounds - 13 of which were in the last 3 months when he only gained a quarter inch in height. We are trying som things to stop the weight gain, and dropping his dose a bit, which I am afraid of doing. The doctor wants me to research Geodon in case we need to switch him next time. Have any of you used this? How does it compare in side effects? Cost?
I would appreciate input from anyone who has dealt with weight gain on seroquel, or who may have input on Geodon.
Thanks!
Chelsea
Seroquel has made him gain about 20 pounds - 13 of which were in the last 3 months when he only gained a quarter inch in height. We are trying som things to stop the weight gain, and dropping his dose a bit, which I am afraid of doing. The doctor wants me to research Geodon in case we need to switch him next time. Have any of you used this? How does it compare in side effects? Cost?
I would appreciate input from anyone who has dealt with weight gain on seroquel, or who may have input on Geodon.
Thanks!
Chelsea