Posted by SLS on September 6, 2005, at 0:51:57
In reply to Need SLS opinion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, posted by TheMagicPill on September 5, 2005, at 2:04:07
> i take seroquel 25mg/day and it has been a miracle for my anxiety
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> however, it leaves me drowsy all day.
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> do u know what i could take in the morning to eradicate the drowsiness? i dont want to give up the seroquel.
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> thanks man
How long have you been taking Seroquel? For some people, the sedation is a startup side effect that dissipates over the course of a couple of weeks.This might be a case where more is better. Although there is still much debate amongst people taking Seroquel, some people find it less sedating at the higher dosages - 100mg and higher.
If raising the dosage doesn't work, you could try taking Provigil (modafinil). It helps keep people awake during the day, and acts quite differently from the classic stimulants. Many people actually report feeling calmer while taking it. You could start at 100mg in the morning or 50/50 morning and noon. Most people seem to target the recommended dose of 200mg, but this might be too much for you to start with. Side effects include a headache that usually dissipates within a few days. Overall, Provigil produces less anxiety, irritability, jitteriness, and insomnia compared to the classic stimulants.
There is nothing wrong with trying Ritalin or Adderall to offset the sedation caused by Seroquel. Everyone has a unique biological make-up that yields different reactions to the same drug. Your response to these drugs might be a very pleasant one rather than a harsh one.
Good luck.
- Scott
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