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Posted 11/19/2014 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
My LLMD doesn't like that I am not "refreshed" when I wake up in the mornings. I am able to fall asleep within five to ten minutes when going to sleep and am able to sleep through the night until my alarm goes off around 6:40. My bed time is typically 10:00 PMish-6:40 AMish. Let me clarify I don't feel tired as in gosh I need to go to sleep it's moreso body fatigue like I'm just weighted down. She's prescribed a small dose of seroquel and I really don't like the idea of taking any kind of sleep aid but she keeps drilling into my head that I need to have a restful and refreshing sleep. I guess my reason for not wanting to take it is more side effects. I never liked taking much medication before I get sick and obviously now I have no choice if I want to get better. Has anyone used this? Opinions? Thanks!
Posted 11/19/2014 3:44 AM (GMT 0)
Seroquel is an antipsychotic med - personally I wouldn't take it.

Antipsychotics have a large number of side effects and risks.

Is there anything else you can take instead? You could try other things first - melatonin, GABA, L-Theanine are some examples.

If you're sleeping all those hours and not sleepy during the day, I'm wondering how she can say you're not getting restorative sleep? Just buy the "weighted down " fatigue feeling?

Hopefully others will chime in.
Posted 11/19/2014 5:08 AM (GMT 0)
I vote no! As someone trying to wean off sleep meds, if you're sleeping, I'd avoid them, and address the fatigue from another angle.
Posted 11/19/2014 9:46 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with Girlie and marigold33. I wouldn't take it. It looks like your fatigue isn't caused by lack of sleep, unless you have sleep apnea. If you think your not really sleeping through the night, have a sleep study done. It will confirm any suspicions of sleeping issues.
Posted 11/20/2014 3:35 AM (GMT 0)
My dad was put on seroquel for sleep in the care facility. I read that the effects wear off and the dose will keep needing to be increased. And sure enough every couple of months they had to up the dose.

I view antipsychotics as "last resort" meds - only go on them if nothing else works.
Posted 11/20/2014 4:43 AM (GMT 0)
I too wake up some mornings with that same "weighed down" feeling...in fact the last few days I have, and I get it off and on throughout the day too. As far as I know I'm sleeping decent enough, other than waking up once or twice to go to the bathroom.

I would agree with the suggestion of trying something else, if you even decide to take anything for it at all. I take a low dose of melatonin every night and it knocks me right out, and I don't have issues falling back asleep when I do wake up.

I hate that "body fatigue" - that's a good way to describe it! Mine feels like something just goes all down the back of my body, making me feel blah and like I don't have the energy for much, yet don't feel "I need sleep" tired. I have noticed I sometimes feel more energetic and alert when I drink my green smoothie for the day.
Posted 11/20/2014 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
If you feel like you are just not sleep "quite as well as you should be", I would encourage you to try some other things first- you can always turn to pharmaceuticals later if nothing else is helping. I too have had some bad experiences with using pharma's for sleep -especially trying to come off of them when they no longer were having the desired effect.

I use Bigelow Tea's Sweet Dreams (it's the one hubby prefers the taste of) every night - it helps signal my body that it's time to wind down for sleep. You can also use Celestial Seasoning's Sleepy Time. I actually prefer the taste of Sleepy Time - but either one works.

Be sure that your bedroom is dark - completely dark. Some find that some background noise helps (it helps me from waking to other sounds), and others find they need total quiet.

You can try taking a nice Epsom salt/peroxide detox bath in the evenings - many say that it helps them to relax and feel ready for rest.

Avoid anything - food, drink, activities - that can stimulate your brain. I always shut off my computer in the early evenings, and go to the bedroom and read (usually) for about an hour - almost always does the trick for me.

I also use melatonin and magnesium at night.
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