Posted by Elizabeth on February 22, 2002, at 12:13:59
In reply to My ambien saga--where I am now--info on Seroquel, posted by Dona on February 21, 2002, at 17:59:35
Hi Dona. I'm glad to hear that you're getting treatment and that you're off of Ambien. I hope that the program turns out to be a good one. I will be interested to hear about what it's like, what they focus on, etc. I've known a few people who were in addiction treatment and would like to find out how your program is similar and different to the ones I've heard about.
Seroquel is an odd choice for insomnia, but I have had refractory insomnia related to depression, and at one point I did try Seroquel. My experience was that I had to raise the dose every couple days because I became tolerant to the sedative effect. (This is a common problem for me with sedative-hypnotic drugs; the thing I love about Ambien is the lack of tolerance, for me at least.)
> I have to be without ambien for at least two days so that is why I cannot start program until next week. I tried to not take any last night and wound up forcing my husband to give me one. Poor man--he does not know what to do.
Why the "at least two days" rule? Anyway, you should tell your husband not to give you any Ambien, no matter what you say later. Get him to hide it, or throw it away.
> Anyway, I saw psych today and am going to try 200mg of seroquel at night to relax and sleep. Any body have any input about the seroquel?
I agree with Chris that 200 mg is a pretty high starting dose. Expect it to hit you like a rock, but it takes a while to kick in. (Chris: still giggling about your report of Seroquel abuse!) Also, some people feel lousy on dopamine antagonists, although many just find them sedating.
> I am still taking 60mg day of prozac. I have a constant headache and sick feeling, but I guess it will get better--I pray it will get better.
What sort of sick feeling? Is it caused by the Prozac? What dose were you taking before the 60?
-elizabeth
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