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01/30/2012 11:13 AM

Seroquil and sleep

alekia2006

Posts: 43
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I have a question. I take 25 to 50 mg of seroquel at bed to help me fall asleep but I still wake up at least 3 to 4 times a night. Does anyone know what else I can ask my doc about as far as staying asleep??

You may see me struggle but you will never see me fail. -- Ali

01/30/2012 06:02 PM Top

Bangbang

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Ask your doc about Zyprexa. I sleep up to 10 hours without waking up. I hear the same complaint about seroquel all the time. My brother takes it and has the same problem.

You are not drunk unless you have to hang on while lying on the floor.

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01/30/2012 06:53 PM Top

skeptical

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Bangbang is right about zyprexa. It knocked me out for ten to twelve hours solid if I did not have to be awake the next morning. I am coming off of it now because of some side effects, but it would probably do wonders for your sleep.

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01/31/2012 07:06 AM Top

InvisibleMe

Posts: 3203
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You may just need a higher dose of Seroquel. Most of the antipsychotics do make people tired.

~ Christine

Abilify 10 mg
Lamotrigine 200 mg
Bupropion XL 450 mg
Clorazepate 30 mg (for anxiety)
Trazodone 300 mg prn (for sleep)
Xanax .5 mg prn (for anxiety and sleep)

*Please note that I am not a doctor and my advice is purely my opinion.

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01/31/2012 07:32 AM Top
alekia2006 Posts: 43 Member	Thankyou everyone for your replies! I see my doc on friday! You may see me struggle but you will never see me fail. -- Ali Previous discussions I participated in: brain is buzzing I'm new...:)) Eat more on Lamictal?

02/01/2012 06:29 AM Top

InvisibleMe

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Keep us posted Smile

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