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Posted by paul on July 3, 2000, at 1:21:31
goodsir cam-
seroquel helps my mind quiet down enough to distinguish between the "noise" created by ancient learned behaviors and those recurrent issues that require counseling. it also helps w/sleep and this is the main reason it was suggested and is being tried. i'm removing serzone from the mix and keeping .5-1.0 mg clonazepam in the nightly cocktail. comments?
tx
hope you are well
pcl
Posted by Cam W. on July 3, 2000, at 11:47:14
In reply to to cam-seroquel questions, posted by paul on July 3, 2000, at 1:21:31
Paul - Seroquel is a very safe antipsychotic. It doesn't work for everyone, but for those who it does, it works wonders. If the Seroquel works, it is probably the best drug you could take to supplement the clonazepam.
Good luck - Cam.
Posted by Lynne on July 3, 2000, at 14:11:33
In reply to to cam-seroquel questions, posted by paul on July 3, 2000, at 1:21:31
What actually does Seroquel do? How is it different than Xanax? My doc gave me some but it makes me feel so drowsy the next day.If I continue to take it 25mg will it help with ruminating thoughts?
Posted by Cam W. on July 3, 2000, at 21:39:59
In reply to Re: to cam-seroquel questions, posted by Lynne on July 3, 2000, at 14:11:33
Lynne - Seroquel is classed as an atypical antipsychotic (like Zyprexa, Risperdal and Clozaril). It is completely different from Xanax as it blocks serotonin and dopamine receptors (as well as others), where Xanax helps GABA slow the release of other neurotransmitters.
Like Zyprexa and others Seroquel is designed to help stop ruminating thoughts. 25mg is a low dose. Keep taking this dose as long as it works. Sometimes the dose does need to be increased, but not always.
Hope this helps - Cam.
Posted by paul on July 4, 2000, at 0:15:27
In reply to Re: to cam-seroquel questions, posted by Cam W. on July 3, 2000, at 21:39:59
cam-
i'm not ever up to 25 mg yet-makes me way too stoned the next day. around 12.5 mg approx-those little semispherical buggers are hell to split-is as much as i can take. at times it's a small bit more or less-splitting is an incredibly inexact science-and my doc doesnt have any 12.5 mg samples. i'll ask the doc too but as to dosing-right at bedtime? previous to it? when?
tx
pcl
Posted by Cam W. on July 4, 2000, at 6:28:46
In reply to Re: to cam-seroquel questions, posted by paul on July 4, 2000, at 0:15:27
Paul - Most people taking one dose of Seroquel a day do take it at bedtime (gotta love that sugar coating, huh). - Cam
Posted by Lynne on July 4, 2000, at 9:53:19
In reply to Re: to cam-seroquel questions, posted by Cam W. on July 4, 2000, at 6:28:46
> Paul - Most people taking one dose of Seroquel a day do take it at bedtime (gotta love that sugar coating, huh). - Cam
Cam,How long does it take before I should notice if the Seroquel is working. I am like Paul, I can barely take 12.5 without making me feel groggy the next day. I am also taking Adrafinil (600mgs) in the mornings to help wake me up.
Thanks,
Lynne
Posted by paul on July 4, 2000, at 20:53:45
In reply to Re: to cam-seroquel questions » Cam W., posted by Lynne on July 4, 2000, at 9:53:19
i noticed today that after taking my 200 mg serzone @ 6pm that i was anything but tired @ bedtime so took 25 mg seroquel and slept like a log WITHOUT being stoned at all during the day in fact i was up and about CLEARHEADED as soon as my feet hit the floor which isn't saying much cuz i sleep on the floor. mattress on the floor-holdover from college. it's taken quite a while to get used to the stuff but it seems to be helping a lot.
pcl
Posted by Cam W. on July 4, 2000, at 21:08:36
In reply to Re: to cam-seroquel questions » Cam W., posted by Lynne on July 4, 2000, at 9:53:19
Lynne - As with any psychiatric med, the body adjusts to the med by altering concentrations of neurotransmitters and receptor concentrations. The amount of time this takes differs in everyone. Usually you should see some benefit by 4 to 8 weeks. About this time the start up side effects, like excessive drowsiness, begin to disappear.
Hope this is what you wanted - Cam
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