Lexapro and Seroquel

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2003
Lexapro and Seroquel
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Mon, 04-10-2006 - 1:19pm
Hi, I joined here recently because I suspect I could have a mild case of bipolar disorder, I was never diagnosed but was just put on Lexapro 10mg daily and Seroquel 25mg at nighttime to help with sleeping for depression and anxiety. I also strongly suspect I have ADD. I was just wondering if anyone here uses this combination of medication and if it helps for Bipolar disorder? I have been actually feeling a little more down lately and haven't been having many "highs" like I normally do mixed in. I've only been on the medication for 4 days so far. Any advice I would appreciate, I see my therapist on Thursday.
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Registered: 04-06-2005
Mon, 04-10-2006 - 1:45pm

hello and welcome again !!!


what did the tdoc say you have?

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2003
Mon, 04-10-2006 - 9:21pm
Thank you for your reply. The doctor said he's pretty sure I have social anxiety and depression right now. I did take a lot of tests and explain a lot about myself and my problems with concentration and my mood problems, such as irritability and anger. I will definitley look into this more. I've done a lot of reading on bipolar disorder and ADD and they both have symptoms that sound very much like myself, like I told the doctor I'm not always depressed, I have very good days too and some very low moments which occur often. I sure hope something helps soon!
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 04-11-2006 - 7:54am

hey there! when i take seroquel, at any dose, it keeps me low...even at only 25mgs. i only take it when i'm flying high manic...to bring me down. i can't take it every day.

didn't have much luck with lexapro...so i can't help you there...

i think its the seroquel doing it to you...its a strong med, even at low doses for some.

hang in there!

keli