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Posted by Falstaff on October 20, 2007, at 9:23:12
I've taken Seroquel for anxiety and to help me sleep for about six months. It's been a real help in situations like mixed episodes but it makes me tired and I have a lot of trouble with fatigue.
BUT, I have been reading that at higher doses, the sedation goes away and that it is actually helpful for Bipolar depression. Does anyone have any experience with this? I've taken 300mg at night the last two nights (was taking 100) and I think I feel a bit better (knock on wood). I feel a bit drugged but I'm guessing that probably goes away.
Thanks.
- Kiki
Posted by Netch on October 21, 2007, at 7:24:27
In reply to Seroquel for Bipolar Depression?, posted by Falstaff on October 20, 2007, at 9:23:12
Maybe you should consider another neuroleptic like abilify.
/Netch
Posted by med_empowered on October 21, 2007, at 22:28:05
In reply to Re: Seroquel for Bipolar Depression? » Falstaff, posted by Netch on October 21, 2007, at 7:24:27
Do you think a neuroleptic is **THE** way to go? You might do well with another drug.
Anyway, I never got past 150mgs/day seroquel myself, but some people who take it still have sedation, and some docs will give Provigil to help counter it.
Posted by spiral on October 22, 2007, at 10:41:22
In reply to Seroquel for Bipolar Depression?, posted by Falstaff on October 20, 2007, at 9:23:12
I take seroquel in combination with reboxetine (anti-depressant) and this works better for my depression than reboxetine alone. I think this is because my worst depression is based on unreal thoughts and so anti-psychotic helps with that. I take 250mg at night and 50 mg in the morning. The more you take the more sedative, as I have been on various doses.
I think seroquel alone won't fix your depression. Are you on anti-depressants?
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