Fluoxetine / quetiapine

[st331red]

Hi folks. Taken me a while to post but have been reading the forums for a while.

I have been on fluoxetine since Sept 2012 - I had been suffering from depression for a while and at my worst wanted to and made plans to end my life. I was in a fairly large mess and spoke to a friend who helped me to seek help.

I was initially on 20mg which was quickly increased to 40mg after 4 weeks and again to 60mg after a visit to a psychiatrist.

All the time I have been on it I have not slept well and in December began experiencing side effects which coincided with the doctor introducing 25 mg of quetiapine to help me sleep.

While I was able to sleep I experienced what can best be described as an 'all day hangover' and laterally severe bowel problems ( cramping constipation and rectal bleeding after bowel movements)

My Gp recommended that I cease the quetiapine - which I did 5 days ago - the bowel problems have meanwhile worsened and are coupled with muscle pain, sleep disruption and generally feeling fairly unwell again.

I wanted to see if anyone had experienced similar issues or had any advice

Thanks

[Sweetpea]

Hello and welcome, sorry but I have not been on either medication but I am sure others have. I think you should really go back to your dr to discuss the problems you are having.

S x x x x

[Catbrian]

How long were you on the Quetiapine?  It is true it can upset the bowels and maybe your bowels were also upset due to the discontinuation.  Maybe your system needs a few days to settle