my dr prescribed me seroquel for a sleep aid but after researching it im scared to take it is it a good sleep

[r3tfir]

is it usually used as a sleep aid as well as a antipychotic med? is this normal?

[tjsams13]

Usually, Seroquel is prescribed for Bi Polar Disorder/Depression (severe mood swings/antipsychotic). My best friend takes it for Bi Polar Disorder. However, she did tell me that it makes her sleep really well, so she takes it before bed.

[ozpy3]

There isn't much in the way of sleeping tablets that isn't addictive and dangerous. Seroquel is safer and more effective over a period of time taking it. Try it and complain if it causes a problem, it might help with your anxiety too.

[Hopefully Helpful]

I am also taking Seroquel to help me sleep. It works for me.
Even though it is an anti-psychotic doctors do prescribe it as a sleep aid. Give it a try. I think you will find it helpful. I hope you have pleasant dreams. Good Luck.

[shaneris5]

I strongly urge you to see: MORE SKULLDUGGERY! - DRUG CO BURIES UNFAVOURABLE DRUG STUDIES about Seroquel, and MEDICATIONS - SHOULD NEUROLEPTICS USE BE RESTRICTED? in section 1, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris and http://www.dsuper.net/~styan/neurolep.htm Print the former, and give to your doctor. Check out medications at: http://www.drugs.com & http://www.rxlist.com/ & http://www.iguard.org/ & http://crazymeds.us/ & http://www.askapatient.com/

Exercise, but not within 2 hours of bedtime. Have a warm bath, or shower, an hour before bedtime, then a glass of warm milk, possibly with Horlicks, or one of the herbal teas, below, and use dimmer lighting. Put your mind in a position where it wants to shut itself off, and sleep. See insomnia treatments, in much more detail than can be included here, in section 3, at ezy build, below. Use one of the relaxation methods, in bed, after lights out, in sections 11, 2, 2.c, or 2.i, but they can take some time to master, (Progressive Muscular Relaxation excepted) so learn and become proficient in their use during the day. An alternative is to use the EFT, in section 53, saying to yourself: "Even though I sometimes have a sleep disorder, I deeply and completely accept myself." (or choose your own wording) while you use the acupressure tapping.

Some more; quick, and easy to learn, are at http://www.umm.edu/sleep/relax_tech.htm The progressive muscle relaxation, (most easily learned) guided imagery, and mindfulness breathing are known to be effective. Find out which works best for you, in the daylight hours, so you will be prepared, come bedtime. For many people, a good idea is to develop a set "wind down" routine for the last hour before bedtime, so your subconscious mind learns that it is time to put thinking aside, and prepare for mindfulness, (awareness, without cogitation/purposeful thought) or the EFT, in preparation for sleep, but the idea with mindfulness is to not even think about sleeping: just drift off, naturally, during exercising those techniques.

Avoid TV, computer, or anything exciting in this hour, although reading a BORING! book is a good idea. I suggest that you try using the EMDR variant, in section 3, on page A, prior to the mindfulness, or the progressive muscular relaxation, but after the EFT, if that method is chosen. Experiment, to find which combination works best for you. I also use it prior to my chosen relaxation technique, after lights out, at night. Get strong light, preferably sunlight (even if overcast) soon after waking in the morning, to reset your circadian rhythm. Your bedroom should very dark, after lights out, and a good sleeping temperature is 70 F, or 19 C. No daytime napping. Have a cup of chamomile herbal tea, an hour before bedtime, and employ many of the techniques in section 3.