"i was really scared about taking quetiapine as i had read all the horror stories, particularly around weight gain.

firstly, i would say everyone is different and this may work for you. for me it has been a godsend.    i haven&#039;t felt this good ....ever....it has made such a difference to my life.    far better than any antidepressants for bipolar depression. as far as weight gain is concerned, before taking quetiapine (75 mg) i was binge eating 3 days out of 5. this has stopped entirely, i have no desire to binge eat...like flicking a switch. so my advice is to try it remember 77% of patients don&#039;t gain weight on this drug.   btw i am also on  lamictal 200mg. (i felt more hungry on mirtazapine)"