Posted by Wildman on August 12, 2004, at 8:48:04
In reply to Re: Seroquel, posted by almondjoy on August 11, 2004, at 20:06:03
My sleep was poor before I started the Lexapro (easily awakened, difficult to get back to sleep, as I have 3 young kids).
When I started on the Lex, I was "wired" at night and began to have difficulty falling asleep until really late.
The Seroquel really helps me maintain a healthy sleep regimen.
You certainly don't sound "psycho" to me, and I'm sure your doc would be able to tell if your mental situation has changed. Trust the pdoc here.
Do you drink alcohol at all? I love beer but have had to cut way back on it as well as the coffee. I find that alcohol really interferes with my meds.
Seroquel is not like an SSRI in that I had to be on the Lex for a few weeks before I thought it helped. The Seroquel did its thing starting on the first night. It has good mood stabilizing properties and maybe that's what you are experiencing. I think that starts pretty quickly.
Either way, if the meds are helping - don't stress out on what other things they are used for - focus on the fact that you are feeling better - which is the whole idea of seeing the pdoc and taking these meds. It's working!
Hang in there. If your posts start to show that you are "losing it", someone here will chime in :)
All the best!!!
Wildman
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