[ComfortablyNumb5]

I had a rough day from waking up off 450mgs seroquel. I tried energy drinks, coffee etc. Had to run errands and feel like a zombie with a short temper because all I wanted to do was lay in bed. I actually think I'm getting depressed. Then I fell asleep for another hour on the couch and woke up feeling more gross. Ugh it's a love hate relationship. Without 450mgs I won't sleep. But if I don't sleep at least 9-10 hours, I'm a wreck. Oh... and because I was feeling so crappy, I totally dodged my T appointment and she called... pissed because I do this all the time. I can't help it. It feels like my legs weigh 300lbs and my eyes sting from exhaustion. Forget about cleaning. And I had to force myself in the shower and just stood there till the water ran cold. I sold my soul to seroquel

[Gabyunbound]

I know exactly how you feel; Seroquel is effective for so many things but SO oh SO sedating, including the day after. You're taking a pretty high dose, are you sure you can't sleep with a lower dose or with a different medication (are you only taking it for sleep?)

I also need at least 9 hours of sleep on Seroquel. It doesn't put me to sleep, I quite literally eventually pass out if I attempt to stay awake once it's really kicked in. I've actually been falling asleep at the wheel on the way to work lately and am planning on slowly lowering the dose I take.

Anyway, so I get it. The only suggestion I have is to try something else for sleep if that's all you're taking it for. Seroquel is a really tough one, I wish I had better answers for you... Good luck.

[ComfortablyNumb5]

Yea my last dosage was 300 and I didn't sleep more than 2 hours. It was bad. Saphris used to work for me but it just doesn't anymore. It takes a lot to put me out. I've tried supplements, OTC meds, meditation etc. I've tried it all. Right now I'm just barely hanging on and sipping caffeine all day. I've been on seroquel for sleep for 12 years now. It really is the only thing that works and I'm frustrated.

Yeah, Seroquel is soooo sedating for me. It makes me wake up with a "med hangover" too. It's not fun.

Sorry that Seroquel is the only thing that puts you to sleep. I wish I had advice. I, too, have a love-hate relationship with it.

[still_crazy]

Some people take wellbutrin and/or a stimulant in the AM. I had an acquaintance...she found relief from Adderall XR am and Seroquel PM.

[bioChE]

Vyvanse takes care of a Seroquel hangover very nicely. Brings your brain back up to speed, kicks the sedation.