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I have been taking Seroquel for a year now for insomnia. Anybody else take Seroquel for this? I have looked around and it doesn't even seem that Seroquel is normally given to someone for this.
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Yes I have and it works. However don't take benzos with seroquel it will cause it not to work. Alcohol as the same. Don't stop taking seroquel for your insomnia may return... Also for some reason the second time around it takes longer for seroquel to work or work at all.
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CHERYL Says:
I'M NOT GIVING ADVICE HERE STUPID...I'M SIMPLY GIVING MY TESTIMONY...THIS DRUG AFFECTS EVERYONE DIFFERENTLY....
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Pinky Says:
I have been on Seroquel for 2 years now. I am the type of person that once I am wake up or someone wakes me up, regardless how little sleep I get, I am up for the rest of the day. Since we have problems with our neighbors waking us up all times of the night it was time that I talk to my doctor. With much discussion I decided to give Seroquel a try. I am very pleased with this medication. Yes the neighbors still wake me up with making noises during the night. I can now just roll over and go back to sleep. I feel very rested and do sleep well with this med. The only side effect I have is a little weight gain (I have other meds that I take that also give me weight gain). I am no longer a Zombie, unless I don't take my Seroquel. Yes I have done that a few times.
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Fellowes Says:
Pegasus, I am a chronic insomniac with no hope of recovery as long as I sleep in the same bed as hubby, who like yours snores terribly all night. I currently take either half an ambien before sleep time and another when his snoring keeps me awake during the night and sometimes seroquel. In addition I have loud white noise and earplugs. Not fun! :-(
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texasready52 Says:
what dosage do you take? My doc gave me 100mg but it doesn't work
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Carol Says:
I too am a sufferer of lack of proper sleep. I could be exhausted right before I lay down, but the second my head hits the pillow my mind starts going and I can't shut it off. Sadly, I am also having thyroid issues and menopause issues! I'm a mess. I have been taking Effexor XR 75mg for a month, and I am feeling better. Lexapro made me bounce off of walls. At night, we have tried Remeron and Xanax to find neither worked. I am now going to try Seroquel XR 50mg, and I hope it works. I am just worried about having the face twitching thing happen to me! Weight gain also worries me, but I'd rather sleep and feel better during the day so I can go to the gym and have the energy to workout! For me I prioritize sleep and happiness over a little weight gain that I can control. Remember, you can control how much you eat, but you can't control depression, sleep, or panic...not unless you're that good at doing your own hypnosis, biofeedback, or the like. What's more important? No, I am not being smart. But I was thinking like this too because I already am overweight...until I realized that it's my choice to feel better and be cautious of weight gain because I can control that. I'll eat a tablespoon of PB before I stick a piece of cake in my mouth, for example.
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texasready52 Says:
I was given 100mg of the generic to seroquel. It really doesn't work. I take it and have waited three hours for it to kick in. I work from 6am to 5pm. Getting up so early, I need something that has no residual affect in the morning. I tried two pills, nothing. Tonight I am going to try 3pills. I am off tomorrow. I will let you know how it works.
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Cheryl Says:
Just KNOW the weight gain is awful and I watch what I eat, exercise....never had a weight problem....went from 120 to 147 lbs in just under 3 months....I will NEVER EVER take serokill again....that's my name for it....works like a champ, but I want to wear my clothes.....
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JulesRN Says:
I also have taken for 2 years for insomnia. I only take 25mg but concerned about addiction and the withdrawals from it. I am going to stop and see what happens
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countrygirl Says:
They just started me on it.I took one 25 mg first night.Did not work so I took 2 next night.did not work either.I think I need ambium
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Pattie Says:
I didn't know Seroquel caused weight gain. I have gained 25lbs in three months and couldn't understand why.
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Debi Says:
my doctor has me on xanax at night. My son was on seroquel though and i still have a bottle. I wonder if that would work better than the xanax. Anybody else have withdraw symptoms from Phentermine in like a few hours? it was awful. Now i am tired bur can't close my eyes.
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Sue Says:
Do you feel tired during the day?
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Cheryl Says:
I felt draggy at first, then that tapered off....but never again will I take that mess...hope you have better luck than I did....
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Julie Says:
I took 25 mg for two years and gained 30 lbs also affected my sense of smell. I quit taking two weeks ago and is difficult to get much of any sleep
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Julie Says:
Let me tell you that you WILL GAIN anyway! Doesnt matter what you do. I felt the same way you do but you dont have the energy to exercise its not a choice it just happens. I wish i had never taken that first dose. I have been seroquel free for three weeks. Its tough but i am doing it
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Julie Says:
Cheryl i totally understand! I have had and done everything parellel to you. I quit it three weeks ago, i had to the weight gain was killing the neuropathy in my legs plus i had a massive heart attack literally wt could kill me! I just want to be healthy and i started Visalus. I will let you know how it goes. I get it though pay no mind to people who dont. ;)
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Renee Says:
I just started on seroquel 100mg for insomnia, I now am able to get to sleep with-in 30 minutes of taking this medication and I am no longer getting up in the middle of the night. I usually sleep around 10 hours right now, I am hoping that once my body has the much needed rest, that I will only need 8 hours of sleep. However for now I will enjoy the rest I get, because I feel more alert during the day and I haven't had to take 3-4 hour naps in the afternoon anymore.
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Cheryl Says:
Read the side effects on any med you....my pharmacist told me that the first ingredient listed is the most active and that's what causes weight gain, slows metabolism...my Endrocrinoglist is checking my cortisol (Hormone, google it) cause it affects metabolism....I feel lie a vegetable cause all I eat are steamed veggies and fruit....killer, getting this weight of....20 lbs. lost since April 15th, but I still can't fit into my summer clothes!!!! DO NOT GIVE UP!!!!
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Kara Says:
I have suffered chronic insomnia since I was a child. It was affecting my health as I aged. five years ago at age 52, and after trying everything else, my doctor prescribed 25 mg Seroquel an hour before bed. I have been sleeping since and waking up refreshed. I put on 5-10 pounds, but won't trade sleep for a smaller size. My health has recovered as a result. I had no other side effects. I don't know how I functioned all those years on 2-6 hrs of restless sleep a night.
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