Seroquel XR

I asked my pdoc what the difference between seroquel xr and seroqeul is because i was wondering if it would work better for me.. he told me that xr stays in your system longer but other than that there is no difference.. i thought to myself why would i want it in my system longer? i would be drowsy all day instead of just at night when i am asleep!
let me know how the xr works out for you.. in my opinion i think it's worse than regular.

Hey tortoise,

I'm on Seroquel XR and I think I need to start taking it right after dinner because it takes hours to get that sleepiness to kick in. That's the only problem I've had with it, I think...Not sure about weight...haven't been exercising at all, so I need to do that and then figure it out. But the XR is extended release, so it does move through your body slower to last longer. My pdoc says it's better with regards to preventing relapse as well.

So far, my only prob is that my sleep isn't as great. But I cannot at all take the regular seroquel bc it was way too sedating for me.

Best,
Mogs

The rest of the day just kept getting worse. Either sleeping or being suicidal. Then it wore off about 45 minutes ago and I'm totally fine again.

My pdoc says it isn't possible for Seroquel to cause suicidal thoughts in adults, and kept saying that in trials, no one ever attempted suicide.

I've taken in twice, been suicidal twice. This is a dangerous game to play. Why does he want me to keep trying?!

The suicidalness comes on late - I think it is from oversleeping! How long for the sleepiness to go away?

I'm afraid to take it again.

i'm sorry tortoise. i wish i could chat but i'm just checking the forums really quick before i go to sleep, i'm so exhausted i won't last five more minutes. the suicidal-ness won't go away if you stop taking the medication, it will only get better if you continue to take it. the sleepiness goes away in a week, week and a half

I've posted in a different thread and in my blog, but before I post what I came here to write, I need to update on my last post:  I was DANGEROUSLY suicidal and had absolutely no idea until it was over.  But it IS over, so moving on...

My fiance and I talked and he was upset with me because he thought is was a placebo effect (all in my head) rather than a real side effect of the Seroquel XR.

I've been fighting elevated moods and feel I need to get started on this stuff. I suggested that a crash with a friends for a few days while I start it. He sort of laughed at that as excessive and unrealistic.

So...

I have zinc supplements that are the same size and shape pill as a the Seroquel XR. I closed my eyes and he gave me either the Seroquel XR or the zinc. I was thinking it was a good idea: either I would not longer have the placebo effect, it's still miserable even if it's just all in my head, or he wouldn't be upset with me because whatever I experience would be a true side effect and he couldn't be upset with me thinking that I'm faking it or having a placebo effect.

But, now that we've done it, I'm having huge anxiety about it. I lost my balance for a moment in the kitchen and he teases me, "How's that zinc treating you?" (grrrr...)

I am SO tired. But I was tired before I took whatever-it-is. My balance and concentration are off, I'm feeling occassionally dizzy/stumbly. Which could simply be from the ANXIETY over which pill I have, if what I'm experiencing is real or not.

Here's what I get:

a) If he gave me the zinc, he teases me for life about the placebo effect. He has no idea how much that would hurt me and dissolve the trust I have in him.

b) If he gave me the Seroquel XR, and I suck it up so I don't embarass myself if it isn't the Seroquel XR, then he'll always tell me to "suck it up," and any reaction I have in the future to a medication he will attribute to the placebo affect.

Either way, I lose. And right now my stomach is a little anxious knot because of it.

That's not a game you need to play right now. It's unfair for him to taunt you with what you preceive as side effects from the medication. The anexiety alone is sending you into overdrive. Try and stay calm, take deep breaths and find something positive you can focus on.

Be strong

Hmmm.... guess not. I guess my stumbly-ness last night was REAL. Now I'm sorry I fought through that and the tiredness so hard. He did give me the Seroquel XR. O well. Today is fine.

I started getting tired 30 minutes and uncoordinated/dizzy after taking it, but I fought through it. I only fell on the stairs once but my fiance didn't notice.

Thank you voix! :) I am taking it a 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. - because it is the extended release version. I hope today is a little better. Last night was not so bad that I couldn't deal with it.

I did have dry mouth for a while this afternoon. I drank A LOT of water. lol But I saw some mouthwash for dry mouth when I was ahopping last, so if it persists, I'll try it.

And then I was crazy-tired about 4 p.m. Took a little nap and felt TERRIBLE afterwards, physically and mentally.

I'm coming out of it. I CAN'T deal with dinner and the huge pile of dishes in the kitchen. But I CAN work on laundry, ironing, and a little sewing. I already took Klonopin this morning, so I shouldn't take it again today even though I'm having anxiety and feeling overwhelmed with LITTLE things. I'm jut going to keep on doing my best and hope I'll feel better.

BTW, I'm on 50 mg Seroquel XR at least until my next appointment in 2 weeks. I'm glad my pdoc is taking it sloooow this time. I'm sick of fighting the elevated mood and worrying about it getting worse.

Last nigth I didn't have problem at all. The last 2 times, I started getting TIRED and uncoordinated about 30 min - 1 hr after taking the stuff. What I didn't know the first time is that it would wear off quickly - I went to bed right away when I felt that. The second time, I fought through it and it went away before bedtime.

Last night - no effect. Took it at 6:30, went to bed - not overly tired - at 9. That's when I try to go to bed anyway. I had a harder time waking up again today, but I think that is because I'm wearing a sleep mask and it is so DARK.

I don't feel any effects this morning. I wonder if my afternoon sleepiness yesterday was because I had a busy day or because of the Seroquel XR?

I'm doing fine, so I'm betting that my pdoc will up it to 100 mg at my next appointment.

one thing i forgot to mention, and i know this makes no sense, but the 50mg dose is actually the dose that will make you the sleepiest. for some reason the lowest dose of seroquel is the one that has the most powerful sedative effect. its sometimes prescribed as a sleeping pill at that dose. but as it gets higher it won't make you sleepy anymore.

I think you would be fine if you took 100mg. just dont jump straight from 100 to 200, give that some time. and definitely give it a lot of time if you're going up to 300mg.