[Kelly68]

Does anyone here know of something similar to seroquel, which has helped me sleep at a low dose, but I believe gave me type 2 diabetes a long time ago,

I asked for it back because I couldn't get enough sleep, I live with noisy roomates. Now I'm stuck if I want to sleep I have to take it or wean off of it slowly. I'm still weeping one minute and laughing the next, which actually got worse after starting the seroquel again. I find I might as well have someone knock me out with a frying pan it's the same kind of no dream no good quality sleep. Thanks in advance for any replies.

[Soupe du jour]

Originally Posted by Kelly68

Does anyone here know of something similar to seroquel, which has helped me sleep at a low dose, but I believe gave me type 2 diabetes a long time ago,

I asked for it back because I couldn't get enough sleep, I live with noisy roomates. Now I'm stuck if I want to sleep I have to take it or wean off of it slowly. I'm still weeping one minute and laughing the next, which actually got worse after starting the seroquel again. I find I might as well have someone knock me out with a frying pan it's the same kind of no dream no good quality sleep. Thanks in advance for any replies.

I'm sorry to read that you got diabetes, Kelly. If you need an antipsychotic, maybe Geodon (ziprasidone) might be worth a try? It is sedating, at least in the beginning, for most people. At lower doses, it's also sedating. My blood work was just fine when I was on Geodon with Lithium, even at high doses. I even lost 40 lbs on that combo (with conscious dieting) and kept it off for a few years, until other less weight friendly meds were added.

If all you need is sleep, I imagine there are various meds your doc could consider, beyond antipsychotics.

[Sometimes psychotic]

Have you tried melatonin yet? It’s not for everyone but it’s the natural sleep hormone.

[HALLIEBETH87]

I find melatonin helps me. but i also take two antipyschotics: haldol and risperdal. they both help with psychosis and sleep.

hoping you feel better!

[*Beth*]

Seroquel is well known for causing type 2 diabetes. If I were you I'd try melatonin or ZzzQuil for help with sleeping. Taking an AP for sleep is not the best (healthiest) idea.

[Kelly68]

Thanks everyone. No I don't use it for psychosis but for sleep. Melatonin does nothing for me but thank you for the suggestion. I already take an antidepressant that helps with sleep, I just don't want my blood sugar this high again after going back on seroquel. I might ask for Geodon but I'd rather less meds than more. Maybe some zzquil too, not a bad idea for when I just need the extra help to get to sleep. And lithium years ago made me retain water and gain weight. Thank you all again for the replies everyone!

[Fuzzybear]

I also think that taking an AP for sleep is not the healthiest idea.

[BeyondtheRainbow]

Have you tried gabapetin? I take a big dose at "med time" (8:30) and then a small dose at 11:00 and most nights I fall asleep by 12 AM. Huge difference than before. I do take an AP but the gabapentin seems to be what helps the most.