Posted by cpallen79 on July 9, 2004, at 17:26:07
In reply to Re: Seroquel users: a couple of questions » Nohope, posted by chemist on April 25, 2004, at 22:22:51
Hi Chemist, I too am taking Seroquel for sleep and anxiety. How long does it stay in the system? If I skip a day, will I have "rebound insomnia" and anxiety? Will this go away shortly if it happens? Is this medication addictive, or is there severe withdrawal from it like some SSRIS and benzos? I know some of these questions are silly but I had a really bad experience with an ssri that was very difficult to get off.
Thanks
Chris
> > > hi there, chemist here....seroquel in low dosages is a hypnotic, but as you increase, the grogginess will go away. if you want to go to sleep, take 25 to 50 mg at bedtime: you're out like a light. as you work your way towards 150-200 mg, the effects you are seeking will take hold and the hypnotic aspect of te drug will be diminished....all the best, chemist
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> > Thank you very much. Any more info on Seroquel you can share?
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> hi there....seroquel hits th 5-HT_{2} and dopamine_{2} receptors pretty hard....it is an atypical antipsychotic that, along with risperidone and ziprasidone, has recently been on the radar for mood stabilizing effects. ziprasidone (geodon, zonegran) is more weight-neutral than the others, with wieght-gain with seroquel being less a problem than risperidone and slightly more than that of ziprasidone. the extrapyrimidal side effects - especially with ziprasidone, which include SJS and a prolonged QT interval, making this one my least favorite - are reduced vs. typical antipsychotics. all in all, seroquel is superior in my opinion, although i have one client whoo is truly schizophrenic and like risperidone the best, although dietary adjustments are necessary and exercise (never a bad thing) is important for weight-gain.....if you want to roll the dice, you could do worse than seroquel....let me know if you need more info, i will provide what i can....all the best, chemist
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