No, Seroquel is not a sleep aid. However, some people who take it report that it makes them sleep soundly.
AnswerNo, it's not actually licensed to prescribe for a sleep aid. It is proven to be more sedating in low dose though. For most, not all it's 200mg and lower.-I was specifically prescribed seroquel for use as a sleeping aid. Whether or not the FDA labels it as such I am not certain. This is common practice amongst medical professionals.
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Although Seroquel® (quetiapine fumarate) is not FDA-approved for sleep disorders or anxiety, many physicians prescribe low doses of the drug, off-label, to treat those conditions. Clinical studies and empirical data indicate Seroquel® is an effective, non-addictive alternative to medications specifically formulated for insomnia.
Seroquel® may be used longterm for chronic insomnia in some people.
Be aware that it is perfectly legal and legitimate for a doctor to prescribe medication for use in disorders other than those indicated by the FDA.
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It is known to have a sedating effect on some patients but is not prescribed for that purpose alone.
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Conversely, Abilify®, an antipsychotic medication used primarily to treat schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder, has the opposite effect on many people, causing difficulty sleeping and disrupting circadian rhythms.
Sometimes people mistake Abilify® for Ambien®, a prescription sleep aid intended to treat patients with insomnia.
Yes, it is wonderful for sleep. I have tried every drug imaginable; including temazepam, ambiem, and lunesta. This is the only medication that has worked. 50mg is plenty!
Yes
Seroquel
Well I take 100mg of seroquel per night and it just puts me to sleep so not that unsafe
I have sleep apnea and I am taking seraquil. Does this cause me to have shallow breathing?
Seroquel should ONLY be taken according to your prescription. A person on Seroquel needs to take their meds the way that they're supposed to, in the time frame that they are supposed to, to keep a steady level of the drug in the body. Seroquel is an anti-psychotic, and not a sleep aid. The important thing is, if you are on Seroquel, you need to take it properly. Don't just stop taking it; you need to be "weaned off". And if it is not your prescription, you should NOT take it. Anti-psychotic drugs taken by a person who doesn't need it can be dangerous, including having long-term permanent effects such as Tardive Diskinesia. Actually Seroquel IS prescribed by a lot of doctors as a sleep aid. It's an anti psychotic medication that can be used to help you sleep. I have a prescription for it as a sleep aid myself actually.
i have been on seroquel for years and the only side effect is it doesnt help me sleep anymore at 800mg
I have taken Seroquel with Ambien many times. They work well together for those nights I just can't get to sleep.
excessive sleep and nightmares
No, it won't help you sleep.
I use seraqual for paranoia but it helps me sleep as well.
depression and sleep disorders
I've been lifting weights since taking seroquel, it has caused no problems. Since seroquel makes you sleepy its good for helping you sleep after a big workout leaving you feeling refreshed the next day.
no you do not but when have it, it is useful to get rest.