[Re...] Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 I just started seroquel at night 50 mg. I was taking Benadryl and it stopped working.My Dr. said it was not addicting. Is it a pretty safe drug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ti...] Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Did your doctor actullay prescribed an antipsychotic for sleep? I am soon down to 4 years off of zyprexa and I can tell you the withdrawal's been insane so far. It does get better thought. Ssri antipsychotics and benzo may all creat withdrawal and they have the same symptoms. Hope you feel better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ba...] Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 I just started seroquel at night 50 mg. I was taking Benadryl and it stopped working.My Dr. said it was not addicting. Is it a pretty safe drug? Seroquel is very addicting and has many harsh side affects. We have support forums in here for people tapering off of it. It does aid sleep, but at a high cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Re...] Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Thank you guys for the feedback. I was looking at my iPad and my husband said my head was shaking. I have not felt right all day today.Ive been anxious and just feel jumpy inside.My Doc told me to try it for 2 weeks but I don’t think I am going to take it anymore. I have only taken it for 2 nights. I really appreciate your answers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ba...] Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Redbird, you were smart to post in here about seroquel. And, you just avoided another addictive medication with bad side affects. Sleep is very hard for many of us, but we have to remain diligent about other medications that may help and do our research. I hope it gets better for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ca...] Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 it's ok for sleep, but, horrible for the brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Re...] Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Thanks so much for your feed back! I have stopped taking it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Tr...] Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Hi Redbird, A wise decision! I tried it at just 12,5 mgs a few weeks ago. Had to stop after 4 days; horrible side effects and no extra sleep. Someone on BB compared it to shooting an ant with a canon...one of the worst meds around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Re...] Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 I’m glad I didn’t continue and glad you found out early also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pt...] Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Using seroquel for sleep is like using a sledgehammer on a small nail in the wall. It definitely hits the nail, but with varying accuracy, and the nail is surely dented after the deed is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Bm...] Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 There are really lot of unknown side effects on the long term with Seroquel. Have found a few websites it was shocking (Was couple of years ago)! Used it for a few months for sleep gave me a very strange feeling. Would not recommend that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Re...] Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[te...] Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 I been on Seroquel for sleep for over 5 years. Am finally trying to come off now Seroquel is more sedating at low dosage. So 50mgs enough for most people. You won't get extra benefit by taking more Main problem with Seroquel is that it can cause diabetes if you are prone to that illness because of bad diet etc Seroquel can be replaced by anti-histamine. Best is called hydroxozone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Re...] Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 Thank you! I decided not to take it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Be...] Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 I was taking only about 2mgs at night and it caused drooling, incontinence, difficulty walking and stomach problems which are all side effects of it. It's a very powerful drug. I will only take a few milligrams at night if it's an emergency for sleep. 50mgs is a high dose for me. Maybe take just a few miiligrams at night for sleep occasionally by making small chips out of the 50mg. pill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ca...] Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 When I could not sleep in the mental hospital the most recent time when they were trying to take me off of benzos, one of the medicines they put me on was seroquil. It helped me sleep, but either this medicine or cymbalta gave me temporary psychosis. It was found that Seroquil was the reason why I would grind my teeth until my gums were bruised somehow and it would become even more difficult to wake me up. It can help with sleep, but I have heard and experienced that it comes with alot of pretty bad side effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Be...] Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 I took some Seroquel for sleep last night and it made me drool. It's a side effect. It's a nasty drug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[or...] Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Seroquel can be replaced by anti-histamine. Best is called hydroxozone terua, I think you mean hydroxyzine. I took that off and on for sleep during my taper and it was quite helpful. I think Vistaril is the generic. Katz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[te...] Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Seroquel is good for sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Be...] Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I take a few milligrams for sleep sometimes, but the side effects aren't good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[te...] Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 There is plenty of alternatives for sleep such as anti-histamine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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