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Posted 2/17/2017 9:58 PM (GMT 0)
I take 25 mg seroquel for insomnia and two weeks into the prozac it has stopped working for me. I'm hoping it's temporary, a transient side effect that'll go away. Any advice, suggestions, reassurances would be much appreciated?
Posted 2/17/2017 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
are you taking the Prozac in the morning? if taking it at nite -there is your problem
Posted 2/18/2017 8:33 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

I agree with the above Prozac should be taken first thing in the morning.

You have only been on it for two weeks so you need to give it longer as it can take up to 8 weeks to fully kick in.

Hibee
Posted 2/18/2017 12:29 PM (GMT 0)
Two weeks isnt long enough to feel the benefits yet rav..
Hang in there. Be gentle to your self.
Use your coping skills and stay focused.

You will get there xxx
Sending love and strength 😊
Posted 2/18/2017 1:09 PM (GMT 0)
Im sorry i didnt mean to say that prozac had stopped working. I meant to say that Seroquel has. I used to be easily able to fall as sleep even by 12.5 mg seroquel, now i can't even when i take 50 mg. Its very frustrating. My doc did prescribe Kolonopin for if my anxiety gets out of hand. I'm going to take 1 kolonopin along with my seroquel and see if it helps.
Posted 2/19/2017 3:18 AM (GMT 0)
RD,

I am sorry to hear of your sleeping trouble. This is miserable to be sure. sad

I am concerned about your taking Seroquel with a benzo, as I am womdering if this combo is safe?

Please check for interactions before mixing those Rx's...or call your doctor/pharmacist for consult.

For tonight, why not try a meditation for sleep, and/or some sound wave therapy? (Binaural Beats) You can find both on youtube.

Best wishes for getting the rest you need!
Posted 2/19/2017 7:44 AM (GMT 0)
The dosage of kolonopin im supposed to take is very low 0.25mg. My doctor said i'll only need to take it for short term until the anxiety from prozac passes. I checked for interactions online. it's "moderate" like it is with all the meds i've ever taken. No major interaction notification was indicated. I'll talk more about it with my doc tomorrow when i see her.
Posted 2/19/2017 10:40 AM (GMT 0)
looks like we all have sleeping problems...I'm still looking for the best non addictive sleeping pill that does not make one feel awful the next morning.
Posted 2/19/2017 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
RD,

Okay, I am glad it is doctor approved, and that you checked it out.

I wasn't sure about this combination...but just wanted to err on the side of caution ...

...because some people aren't aware of such things. (and get multiple Rx's from different doctors/clinics)

Glad you are being smart.smile

S.C.
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