Seroquel and flu?

[bewilderness]

Hi, I was wondering has anyone had flu-like symptoms from taking Seroquel?  Like difficulty breathing, muscle weakness, sore throat?  I'd been having them, but they usually go away after a day or two.  But I went off my meds last week because I had to drive somewhere and the Seroquel is too sedating and then Friday when I took it, instead of going away, the symptoms seem to have developed into full-blown flu.  Anyone else have this happen?  Could part of it be an allergic reaction?  Ugh, I hate being sick.

[crazyashell]

Hi B.

the worst I've had with an AP is a plugged nose, scratchy throat. Since you have trouble breathing & muscle weakness i would be very careful that it is not an allergic reaction. It could pose a health risk to you. Maybe you should abstain from it & see a Doc asap. Especially if it goes away when you're not taking it.

IMHO that is. i am no doc, just concerned.

I have had asthmatic reactions before from stuff, its no fun.

I have not taken seroquel, but risperdal is very close, in the same family anyway.

Hope you feel better.

CAH

[Fiona]

Check out the PI sheets for Seroquel -- you can get them through the main crazymeds site -- "flu-like symptoms" may be on there. Make sure it's not an allergy -- that is that your throat is not closing up completely or you can't eat or drink anything.

The symptoms should pass. I've been on Seroquel a long time and haven't had any ongoing trouble.

Fiona

[pressmama]

I've been on Seroquel for almost 3 months and have stuffiness for the first 2 hours after taking it as well as weakness on standing for the same period.  I think my occassional sore throat is due to environmental allergies.  Hopefully this is helpful...