Posted by Krissy P on March 18, 2003, at 11:57:57
In reply to Re: Seroquel for sleep... » Krissy P, posted by lauran on March 18, 2003, at 10:51:21
Hi, I have discussed the Seroquel with 2 docs, one being my current one, and they both agreed that I may be better off without it, but for right now, it helps with sleep. I'm wondering, though, I took 100mg yeasterday to calm down and it helped. It's funny because I don't think any doc really discussed the class of med it is, the diagnostic reason, and side effects to watch for-guess I may have got the short end of the stick? lol
So far, my med combo is starting to work for me though, and when I see my pdoc next, I will bring it up, but I may just keep taking the Seroquel or ask her about decreasing it to maybe 50mg a night and SLOWLY weaning myself off-with her supervision of course:-)
Thanks for the reply, keep well, Kristen
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He > Hi Krissy. Whenever my pdoc starts a new med with me he discusses the class of med it is, the diagnostic reason, the hopeful outcome and side effects to watch for. He discusses risks and whether or not they warrant taking the new med.
> He always returns my call if I have a pressing question that cannot wait until our next session.
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> I think you need to list all of your meds and discuss them with your doctor. Ask him what class they are, why you are taking them and what improvement you should expect to see with them.
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> I know you've worked on all of this for years. It is important that you talk specifically about the Seroquel with your doc. It may be he is giving it just for sleep. I hope not. On the other hand he may have a broader clinical picture in mind with the use of Seroquel. Just be very sure and informed about why you take any meds.
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> Good Luck.
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