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Posted 6/9/2016 5:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all,
I am currently on seroquel for sleep.Its effective and keeps me asleep for 10 hrs and makes me sedated whole day like I am drunk.

I do not like it .

I was on Ambien before but was awake whole night as it can't keep me asleep .

I take both generic versions and can't afford brand name or X r versions .

Doc is not recommended for any other pill.

What should I do . cry rolleyes shocked idea eyes
Posted 6/9/2016 5:34 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Cilly,

It sounds like you are perhaps sensitive to sleep meds...?

Maybe asking your doctor about a short duration sleep aid, such as Sonata would be a good choice...

...this Rx has a short half life and usually lasts for about 4 hrs.

Wishing you the answers, right med, and sleep you need soon!

S.C.
Posted 6/9/2016 8:16 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Cilly

I used to take Seroquel it's a heavy duty medication and I also could not tolerate it and put on a pile of weight so I stopped taking it.

Have you tried Trazodone? That's quite good for sleep.

Hibee
Posted 6/9/2016 9:51 AM (GMT 0)
it is very power and saturating, and a killer to wean off. in it's own way it is very addictive, in saturating the brain. yes you will sleep, but you pay the price, so to speak. I was on 1200mg a night, but then I was a very expletive turtle. keep strong.
Posted 6/10/2016 2:11 AM (GMT 0)
chilly-did you try ambien cr? its way better than reg ambien. it kept me asleep for 7 hrs or so even when i was at my worse. reg ambien only good for 3 hrs for me
Posted 6/11/2016 8:33 AM (GMT 0)
Can't try X-r as. No prescription coverage currently.
It's brand name only they too expensive for me.

Tried TemeZapam but it failed me too,no sleep at all.
Also anesthesia never works on me good too...they always need more that usual....hope its unrelated.
Zzquil failed.
Don't know what to do..
Posted 6/11/2016 9:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Cilly


Maybe it is worth staying on the Seroquel for a while longer so you get some rest?? I stuck it out for a year before stopping and switching to Haldol.

Hibee
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