Posted by chemist on April 27, 2004, at 22:02:52
In reply to Re: Seroquel users: a couple of questions » chemist, posted by jerrympls on April 27, 2004, at 21:03:11
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> > hi there, chemist here....seroquel in low dosages is a hypnotic, but as you increase, the grogginess will go away. if you want to go to sleep, take 25 to 50 mg at bedtime: you're out like a light. as you work your way towards 150-200 mg, the effects you are seeking will take hold and the hypnotic aspect of te drug will be diminished....all the best, chemist
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> With all due respect Chemist - Seroquel in the 150-200 range will knock out a horse for 3 days. I started on Seroquel 25mg during the day for anxiety. Now I take 200mg for insomnia. I've been on it for a year. The sluggishnesss and hangover are still present. Weight gain is horrific.
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> Now, this is my experience - and I bet if you do a search you'll find many on this board taking Seroqeul will tell you it's VERY sedating.
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> Jerry :-)hi jerry, i welcome your news....i have taken seroquel at the 50 mg level and found it to be an excellent hypnotic....the higher doses, after titration, are *supposed* to be less sedating and more mood-stabilizing, although i cannot confirm from personal experience, just what i have leard from patients and in the literature...sorry to hear that it is not working out for you; is geodon a potential alternative? all the best, and thank you for the info, chemist
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