Seroquel

[DopingDiesel]

I have heard of this anti psychotic being used recreationally, and have done some with weird effects in the past, but that was in combination with copious amounts of both weed and mephedrone, so I dont know which substance caused which effects.

Why is seroquel taken recreationally, what does it generally do, other than help you to sleep after a high night, as I had it? Is it commonly used?

 

[Desdenova]

I've been taking it for awhile now

It makes you sleepy. I really don't see it having any recreational effects

 

[HKSpowered]

its an "atypical antipsycotic", if it had a chance at even having abuse liability it would have to be a older "typical antipsycotic" like thorazine or prochlorperazine (spelling, my bad),,, thorazine would be injected in mental people going balistic when i worked at a hospital, it was crazy to watch, people fighting and punching, and one second later on the floor drooling lol...


but yeah seroquel is only good for making you pass the fuck out, in fact i have filled scripts for doctors who use it as a safer alterative to benzo's and hypnotics like ambien when the patient has abuse liabilty.

it could maby even help potientate your already existing high?!?!? but by itself, its as good as a tylenol

 

[Cane2theLeft]

Generally seroquel is only abused where more desirable drugs are difficult/impossible to get like in prison.

It largely similar in effects to other sedating anticholinergics in my experience.

 

[paranoid android]

Seroquel or any other anti-psychotic be it atypical or typical is not recreational. These drugs are not fun at all. Ive taken seroquel, zyprexa, risperdal and methotrimeprazine and neither where the least bit fun. They are used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Also seroquel is used alot off label as a sleep aid since it knocks most people right the hell out.

 

[Sweet P]

As others have said, seroquel isn't a recreational drug. I've been using it for years as an anti-psychotic and a sedative, and I can't think of a single desirable effect I've had from taking it. There's no euphoria and no buzz. Unless you need seroquel for genuine medical reasons, forget about it.

 

[emjay]

I was using it for sleep for a bit... not that it really worked.

It makes me restless, walking around everywhere almost as if I have the intention of doing something but then I realize I don't. It literally makes me start pacing back and forth.

Qualitatively, it feels somewhat like benadryl, so if that's your thing...

In my opinion it's just a horrible drug... I can't stand antipsychotics, they literally just make you dumb and lethargic. Just trying to think at all, it almost feels like your brain is running into a brick wall. Seriously, in my experience anyways, I almost feel that as an actual physical sensation. Even if I had a genuine medical reason, I absolutely refuse to be taking that stuff.

 

[chloral hydrate]

It largely similar in effects to other sedating anticholinergics in my experience.

You mean like antihistamines right? You see histamine receptor H1, H2, and H4 antagonism (H3 is a negative feedback loop) results in decreased dopamine, adrenaline, and acetylcholine (which is why they're anticholinergic). Antihistamines = less histamine = less dopamine = similar to antipsychotics.

H3 antagonists (you see H3 is a negative feedback loop) are interesting in that matter they're quite good at stimulating dopamine, adrenaline, and acetylcholine which promotes wakefulness, attentiveness.

 

[Shnargoff]

seroquel/antipsychotics scare me.....even on a crash i wont take that shit, i don't like its mechanism on the brain!!, just reading the name bugs me ! lol. Hate the feeling of seroquel coming. and to think some people use it recreationally....theres even some that believe it cool! , wth...

 

[emjay]

You mean like antihistamines right? You see histamine receptor H1, H2, and H4 agonism (H3 is a negative feedback loop) results in increased dopamine, adrenaline, and acetylcholine (which is why they're anticholinergic). Antihistamines = less histamine = less dopamine = similar to antipsychotics.

H3 antagonists (you see H3 is a negative feedback loop) are interesting in that matter they're quite good at stimulating dopamine, adrenaline, and acetylcholine which promotes wakefulness, attentiveness.

That's interesting. Wasn't aware of the biochemistry behind it, but I've complained multiple times to my psychiatrist that antipsychotics just makes me feel exactly like I'm conked out on Benadryl (although mentally they seem to impede thinking a lot more)

 

[Shnargoff]

^get a damn benzo , if your doc wont give you one find one who will, fuck antipsychotics. i know exactly why you hate them. seriously. think about what its weird twisted shit its doing up in your head when you pop it.... errrr. leave it for t he insane asylums, they hand it out like candy

 

[Sweet P]

^get a damn benzo , if your doc wont give you one find one who will, fuck antipsychotics. i know exactly why you hate them. seriously. think about what its weird twisted shit its doing up in your head when you pop it.... errrr. leave it for t he insane asylums, they hand it out like candy

Despite the nasty side effects, I actually prefer seroquel as a sedative, because unlike benzos it's non-addictive and you don't get such a tolerance. My tolerance to benzos is pretty big... I could take 40 or even 60mg of temazapam and still be awake. But the same amount of seroquel will usually knock me out pretty quickly.

 

[chloral hydrate]

That's interesting. Wasn't aware of the biochemistry behind it, but I've complained multiple times to my psychiatrist that antipsychotics just makes me feel exactly like I'm conked out on Benadryl (although mentally they seem to impede thinking a lot more)

One of my friends is prescribed adderall for adhd and also risperidone to take at the same time because apparently he also has schizophrenia (which interestingly enough he only "gets" when he's on the adderall)... another is prescribed seroquel, he actually doesn't mind it he just sits there in the morning on it half awake, brain stumped.

 

[Shnargoff]

Despite the nasty side effects, I actually prefer seroquel as a sedative, because unlike benzos it's non-addictive and you don't get such a tolerance. My tolerance to benzos is pretty big... I could take 40 or even 60mg of temazapam and still be awake. But the same amount of seroquel will usually knock me out pretty quickly.

hey whatever keeps you happy...despite it's addictive nature i will take a benzo over it any day , i also have a high benzo tolerance. but i see your perspective

 

[emjay]

^get a damn benzo , if your doc wont give you one find one who will, fuck antipsychotics. i know exactly why you hate them. seriously. think about what its weird twisted shit its doing up in your head when you pop it.... errrr. leave it for t he insane asylums, they hand it out like candy

My psychiatrist is very averse to scripting benzos but finally started prescribing klonopin a few weeks ago. I didn't previously really want to be on benzos but recent events convinced both of us that they are probably necessary for the time being.

Still... last time I went to see her and told her that the anti-depressant I'm on still wasn't helping me any, she tells me that she wants to put me back on a different anti-psychotic this time... Risperdal. I told her nooo fucking way. She gave me two weeks' worth of samples of some metabolite of risperdal. I tried it out the first day, and realized I wasn't just being pessimistic. These drugs are evil, I have no other way to put it. It's like they suck all that makes you human right out of you.

Despite the nasty side effects, I actually prefer seroquel as a sedative, because unlike benzos it's non-addictive and you don't get such a tolerance. My tolerance to benzos is pretty big... I could take 40 or even 60mg of temazapam and still be awake. But the same amount of seroquel will usually knock me out pretty quickly.

Yeah I was taking ~90mg temazepam for sleep for a little bit and found it wasn't always working. Seroquel gave me an intense restless feeling and if anything, had me lying awake for longer than I would have been without it. And still it made me wake up every morning feeling hungover.

Still, after having tried seroquel, zyprexa, and now this Invega stuff, I think I've gotten enough of a sampling to know that, especially as a longer-term solution, I'd rather be dependent on benzos for the rest of my life than be on that shit. The side effects, as you mentioned, are bad enough. But it's the primary, intended effects that make me hate them so much.

 

[emjay]

If anybody's seen the Harry Potter movies (no I'm not a child ), I think the perfect anthropomorphic embodiment of an anti-psychotic drug would be those soul-sucking "Dementors".

 

[Sweet P]

If anybody's seen the Harry Potter movies (no I'm not a child ), I think the perfect anthropomorphic embodiment of an anti-psychotic drug would be those soul-sucking "Dementors".

Hehe... I do agree!

 

[emperorofusa]

I have been taking Seroquel for over one year for the treatment of my bipolar disorder. It works great for me. After the first month it no longer made me all that tired when I took it. I don't see why anyone would want to take it unless it was prescribed to them.

 

[leiphos]

If you have any issues with insomnia, Seroquel is your best friend. I use it regularly these days, and find it much more useful for sleep than Trazadone, Lunesta, Ambien, Melatonin, Sonata, Benadryl, etc. And it leaves me with little "hangover" in the morning. I'd recommend it.

 

[AfterGlow]

I was prescribed Seroquel briefly for depression and anxiety. It made me feel like a zombie and I lost all ability to focus on any type of intellectual work. It did NOT produce any sort of euphoria or feeling of well-being. I asked to go off it after only a month.

In short, people who use Seroquel for "recreational" purposes do not understand that it's an ANTI-psychotic and they are clueless in thinking that ANY prescription drugs will make you high.

I can't understand how anybody could find the effects of Seroquel enjoyable unless you are suffering mental illness and it helps to relieve your racing mind and psychotic thinking.