Posted by Tony P on May 11, 2004, at 12:31:19
In reply to Re: Seroquel for Nardil Induced Insomnia, posted by nephron on May 10, 2004, at 3:53:31
I have used Seroquel the last couple of months for insomnia. I find it poor for me - long onset, short effectiveness and shallow uncomfortable sleep.
Even on 25-50 mg, not every night I have gained 15 lb. and am seeing my MD today about my cholesterol - tests ordered by my my pdoc who said "oh, yes"! But do others get significant weight gain on such small doses?
There've been a couple of other possible factors - weird depression eating habits like cookieholic;, and I had to go off DHEA about 3 months back, which helps prevent weight gain amongst other things but is hard to get in Canada.
Trazadone, alas is no longer available up here (take Rant as given). I agree with a previous poster who said DPH (diphenhydramine) is as good as anything other than the ususal Rx, and easily available in many antihistamine & OTC/counter sleep aids -- buy the cheapest generic 50 mg tabs or caplets and split them if it's too much.
Tony
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