Posted by cindy lou on July 16, 2006, at 12:49:35
In reply to Seroquel is a MIRACLE drug for Insomnia, posted by UgottaHaveHope on July 15, 2006, at 4:53:33
Hi all,
I am jumping in on this thread -- hope that's okay. My pdoc just gave me Seroquel to try after SO MANY other meds I've tried have backfired on me (most recently Abilify.) I will mention here that I am extremely sensitive to meds, and will start at a very low dose. (I took 12.5 last night).I have some questions about Seroquel ...
1. what is the "timing" of it?
...e.g., how long after taking it will I start to feel tired? I seem to have "anxiety attacks" around late afternoon ... I wasn't sure if I should take the Seroquel around that time to ward off those attacks, or if it would make me too tired to function.2. How long does it last in my system?
...if I take it before I go to bed, will it still help to ward off those bouts of anxiety in the late afternoon the next day? Will I feel overly groggy all day? (I do feel "out of it" today)3. How would other meds affect it? (e.g. Klonapin and Dexedrine)
I noticed some vague talk about Seroquel + other meds. I have been taking Klonapin for sleep and anxiety for 6 years now. I am wondering if I should just stop the Klonapin cold turkey at this point? (I take 0.5 mg. at night, and sometimes during the day during PMS. I had to take a lot more after starting the Abilify due to the increased anxiety I had.)I have also been taking Dexedrine for about 6 years. I take 5-10 mg. as needed during the day for energy and focus (mainly to offset the fatigue from the meds I have taken for depression). I usually end up taking about 30 mg. in a day. I tried stopping the Dex about 6 months ago when my pdoc prescribed Concerta, and I went through quite a depression. I think I am addicted to the Dex at this point.
Thanks in advance for any help! I am so glad this board is here. You are all great.
cindy.
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