Like any other med, it took a while to find an effective dosage. Like other people, I was instructed to take Seroquel shortly before going to bed. Then after a few months, I began to go to bed and stay awake for longer and longer periods. Instead of increasing my dosage, my psychiatrist had me take the Seroquel earlier in the evening.

Currently, I take my Seroquel around 7 pm. About 9:30 pm I start yawning frequently. Then about 10:30 pm, I'm ready for sleep. When I do go to bed, I fall asleep within a few minutes and stay asleep. And, yes, I want to sleep for 10-12 hours or more. But my psychiatrist wants me to force myself to get out of bed no later than 9 am or earlier if I happen to wake up earlier. So I set my alarm clock for 8 am and unwillingly get out of bed within 10 minutes. My body is sort of getting used to this routine.

I'm retired, so I'm lucky I don't have to get up early to go to work otherwise I'd probably have to go to sleep around 8 pm the night before, if not earlier. I really don't see how people who have to get up early for work or school can do it..... it's gotta be really difficult.