Posted by linkadge on December 7, 2007, at 23:59:24
In reply to Re: Why is Seroquel so popular as a sleep aid? » mav27, posted by clipper40 on December 7, 2007, at 22:31:30
I think it is partly a fad. I would guess that many people taking seroquel for sleep would gain a similar effect with a high potency antihistamine such as hydroxyzine.
Seroquel may be an appropriate choice if mania or significant agitation is present. I would not take seroquel for sleep unless *every* other safer alternative has been exhausted.
The anticholinergic effects of seroquel may partially mask movement related side effects, but offer no protection against the potential development of long term neurological consequences. There are also metabolic issues whos importance cannot be underscored.
I think seroquel has become a do-all drug just becasue its so dirty. You're potentially less likely to drive some on-edge patient into a suicidal murderous rampage with seroquel then by giving them say wellbutrin. Who knows, maybe the chemical you have out of whack may be one of the 500 that it messes with.
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