Posted by stargazer2 on May 5, 2010, at 23:15:12
In reply to benzos vs. seroquel, posted by tonyz on May 5, 2010, at 14:14:49
I have Seroquel which was order, along iwth NArdil to help my depression. It made me too sleepy, so my doc said I can take it if I get anxious or have trouble sleeping. I have used it for insomnia only a few times.
Believe it or not, I only need 25 mg and it knocks me out. I feel groggy the next day. Some here take large doses (300 mg) but I must have a real sensitivity to it, like so many meds.
I have always been afraid of the atypicals as I know they can cause tardive dyskinesia, so I take rarely and only if I cna't sleep after exhausting other efforts. Actaully I almost never need something for sleep andymore. The depression is the biggest issue I struggle with, although insomnia can be a real difficult problem too.
I think changing meds for something like insomnia is helpful as the meds poop out often after prolonged use. Seroquel might be more effective med for you at this time. I would at least try it to see how you react to it.
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