How can I get more energy?

Did over medication of Seroquel screw up my metabolism? How can I get my energy back?

• A few months ago I was taking Seroquel--something like 300 or 400 mg. It made me really tired. (I went off it mainly because of a horrible feeling of fear and confusion I'd get right after I took it at night.) I can sleep about 7-8 hours a night I think (sometimes I have a little bit of insomnia and have less.) And I exercise everyday. I'm sure I eat fine. But I'm sure I don't have as much energy as I did months ago--like one is normally supposed have. It would be weird to know what that feels like again...and very nice. Trying to use the treadmill is sometimes really uncomfortable, even when I go really slow and aren't breathing fast at all, I guess because I'm sort of tired. So I can't do it as much as I'd really like. I used to actually love the feeling of using it and would love to run. Did Seroquel do this to me? How can I get my energy back?

• Answer:

  All meds like Seroquel will make one feel tired. It works basically by slowing the brain and it's functions down, therefore everything slows down a bit. Seroquel is strong medicine and that's a large dose to be taking anyway. The fear and confusion is a side effect or your body is telling you something is not right. It will be a while before it's totally out of your system. Try something different if you have to get on something else as Seroquel is dangerous to a lot of people and there are numerous lawsuits going on for very serious medical problems related to Seroquel. Good luck with everything.