Posted by morgan miller on June 25, 2011, at 13:21:55
In reply to Re: LOW dose Seroquel for sleep...12.5mg??, posted by clubfitter on June 25, 2011, at 5:16:07
Why lamotrigine? Are you in the bipolar spectrum?
Occasional use of Seroquel wouldn't be so bad I guess. It's long term use of APs and what that might do to the brain that is my main concern, not the weight gain, though that is a big one.
Can you nap fairly easily?
How are you doing on the lamotrigine/lexapro combo? Is it pretty early in the treatment? I'm sure you realize the medications could be making it harder to sleep well.
Honestly, 4 to 6 hours half the time does not sound bad enough to justify the use of an AP. Like I said before, I would exhause all other possible treatments, medical or natural, before resorting to an AP. How about a low dose of lithium? Or a low dose of Depakote? I would choose those over an AP anyday. Lithium is likely brain protective, so if a low dose helps you get a better night's sleep, your also likely doing something good for your brain at the same time. It's very possible lithium could disrupt sleep, but you will only know until you try. Maybe you already have. Remember, low dose, like 150 to 300 mg. Or, order some lithium orotate from a company called Vitamin Research Products and try that. I only say order from VRP because they may have one of the better quality lithium orotate supplements available.
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