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Mar 16, 2008, 06:42 PM
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So, I went to the pdoc last week for the first time. He told me to take Seroquel (only 150MG) at night for one week only, to help me sleep. He said that Seroquel can cause weight gain and I am already overweight.
Anyways, I took it for two days and both days I wake up VERY irritable and sooooo tired. In fact the first day was a work day and it took about 4 hours for me to wake up enough to focus. Last night I took it pretty early, about 9pm, as I go to bed about midnight and was just making sure I had plenty of time to fall asleep and have it wear off. I am so glad I didn't have to work today because I got up at 10am and was back in bed asleep at 11am. Then I slept til 1:30 and made myself get up.  I thought this stuff was supposed to make me feel better and get better rest. It only makes me more irritable/angry and I HAVE to  way too long to feel better.WTF?! I am really confuzzled.......  I guess I'll just keep taking it for the week and see him in about 2 1/2 weeks. Does anyone else have any experience like that? Thanks
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Mar 16, 2008, 08:00 PM
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Hi, If you are only taking it for sleep a usual dose is usually only 25 to 50 mg. If you are taking it as an antipsychotic that's a different story. Take care, Okie
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Mar 16, 2008, 09:02 PM
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Really? He told me it was just to help sleep, but it doesn't even work with me to GET me to sleep. I usually have to take benedryl to help with falling asleep, but once I'm asleep I can't seem to wake up.
I think I need to talk to him next session. Besides I thought it odd that I am only going to take it for one week and then stop. IDK, but that sounds odd to me. Thanks Okie for that info
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Mar 16, 2008, 10:20 PM
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I only take for Seroquel for sleep and take 200 mg. It doesn't help to fall asleep, but once I am asleep it keeps me there!
Good Luck!
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Mar 16, 2008, 10:51 PM
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mybestkids2, Thanks for telling me that. I don't feel so strange taking it just for that then.
Are you over the "hang over" feelings in the mornings?
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Mar 16, 2008, 11:23 PM
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</font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font>
onlymedid said: So, I went to the pdoc last week for the first time. He told me to take Seroquel (only 150MG) at night for one week only, to help me sleep. He said that Seroquel can cause weight gain and I am already overweight. Anyways, I took it for two days and both days I wake up VERY irritable and sooooo tired. In fact the first day was a work day and it took about 4 hours for me to wake up enough to focus. Last night I took it pretty early, about 9pm, as I go to bed about midnight and was just making sure I had plenty of time to fall asleep and have it wear off. I am so glad I didn't have to work today because I got up at 10am and was back in bed asleep at 11am. Then I slept til 1:30 and made myself get up. I thought this stuff was supposed to make me feel better and get better rest. It only makes me more irritable/angry and I HAVE to way too long to feel better.WTF?! I am really confuzzled....... I guess I'll just keep taking it for the week and see him in about 2 1/2 weeks. Does anyone else have any experience like that? Thanks </div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> Give it time. I had that experience when I first started Seroquel. I have to say though, that I wonder if recent heart trouble has been caused by taking Seroquel all these years.... Good luck, be patient 
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Mar 17, 2008, 01:10 AM
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awww, i hope the next few nights will be okay!
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