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Posted 4/17/2013 11:18 AM (GMT 0)

Hello,

  • I have not actually been diagnosed with depression I really do feel fine when I get a good nights sleep. Unfortunatly, over the last several years I have found this really difficult. My family doctor has given me Ambien which I use very sparingly. I have read all the books on sleep hygene, had a sleep study, tried herbal teas, etc., but still have problems. Typically I get to sleep ok but am up by 1 am with racing mind and just cant get back to sleep. The next day is then not so good.  Anyway, my doctor at one time suggested my taking seroquil (sp.?) in a low dose. I have read that these meds can be used as a off label fix for insomnia. Just wondering if anyone else has experience with this. Should I take it on a family doctors advice? see a specialist?  avoid it all together?

Any suggestions or input would be welcome.

Posted 4/17/2013 11:44 AM (GMT 0)
Hello...

I take ambien and it works well. I know others who take Seroquel. I hope that it works for you...

Hugs, Karen...

PS I also meditate to help me sleep. I do it myself and it is free. Really does help...
Posted 4/17/2013 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Freinds.

I tried Seroquel, however it gave me RLS; restless leg syndrome. I now take risperdal .05mg at night for racing thoughts.

Abiem is a good medication and works well, however I had side effects the following day so I need to stop taking it.

If you have no side effects, I would continue taking it or talk to you doctor about Seroquel or risperdal.

Peace
Trina
Posted 4/26/2013 6:01 PM (GMT 0)
I have used both trazodone and amitriptyline to help with sleep (not at the same time), which both worked well, but for me, nothing works as well as Lunesta. Ambien and Lunesta are both hypnotics that can cause you to have retrograde amnesia (not remembering what the heck you might have said or done) and can be addictive so I think sometimes doctors might recommend a calming/sedating antidepressant like these instead.  

Hope you can find something that works well for you. Not getting enough sleep is no fun. :-(

Laura

Post Edited (lauramomof4) : 4/26/2013 12:05:49 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/27/2013 2:17 AM (GMT 0)
I take a low dose of seroquel and it really helps me sleep. I have to say I enjoyed the first good nights sleep that I have had in ages when I started it. It really works great for me!!!
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