XR is extended release, it is not recommended that you use the XR version as a sleep aid. Start at 50mg and work your way up as needed. It’s an anti psychotic and has a long list of side effects, the most common, serious side effect is elevated blood sugar which leads to diabetes.
I’d try ambien or trazadone first. Seroquel has some nasty sides and you will acclimate quickly, then need 100,150, ect
Does anyone here take Seroquel as a sleeping aid? If so, do you take Seroquel XR or regular Seroquel? What is the main difference between them?
What dosage do you take?
I've read good things about trazodone. Problem is, I will need to go through a doctor. I may ask him for a prescription next time I go see him though.
I can get Seroquel through an online pharmacy which would be a lot easier, but I know this prescription can have some sides. I'm trying to see who has used it and what their thoughts are.
I have used ambien before though not much. I typically use natural sleep aids, but every once in a while, I have a harder time sleeping. I'd like to have something on hand for such nights, but definitely not to use on a regular basis.
I use Trazodone, I recommend it. It's probably the single best sleep aid in that it is not addictive/doesn't build tolerance and it naturally wears off after 5h or so so it won't leave you feeling groggy in the morning.
I've read good things about trazodone. Problem is, I will need to go through a doctor. I may ask him for a prescription next time I go see him though.
I can get Seroquel through an online pharmacy which would be a lot easier, but I know this prescription can have some sides. I'm trying to see who has used it and what their thoughts are.
I have used ambien before though not much. I typically use natural sleep aids, but every once in a while, I have a harder time sleeping. I'd like to have something on hand for such nights, but definitely not to use on a regular basis.
I take 50mg of Trazadone before bed and it helps me get a solid 6-7 hours of sleep. I was struggling to get 4/5 prior . Seroquel is no joke, that stuff would knock out a rhino! I used to take them after severe party benders and I once almost drowned in a bowl of mac and cheese! That would have been a rough way to go!!
A dr will be more likely to prescribe trazodone over seroquel. My copays for the trazadone is only $6
A little Seroquel every so often works like a charm. You just have to take it early enough. It will wipe you out....never had a hangover from it.
How long before bed and what dosage?