Posted by Wildman on August 6, 2004, at 5:31:27
In reply to Change to Seroquel....., posted by ace on August 5, 2004, at 23:47:23
I've been on Lexapro (10mg) and Seroquel (25mg) for about 7 months now.
I take my Seroquel to help with sleep. I take it about 2 hours before I plan on going to bed. I do take 1/2 tab (12.5mg) occasionally PRN if needed for mild hypomania during the day.
It does make me drowsy, but that's the idea at this level. If I take it by 8PM, I can easily fall asleep by 10PM and can get out of bed by 6AM.
If I have to double-up on the Seroquel (if I've had a really hypo kind of day or if I don't properly wind down for the night, i.e. working late) I find that I will sleep about 2 extra hours than if I take 25mg.
I have experienced no weight gain on this combination, and I am thrilled about it. I lost 10-15 lbs last fall before I went on it (stressing out heavily) and am so happy that it hasn't crept back. Yeah!
Hope this help!
Wildman
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