Question 1

i was prescribed seroquel 25mg for sleep. i wanted to know how safe this medication is? ive read a few stories about it being connected to death which makes me not want to take it but i absolutely need a sleeping medication due to adhd?

Accepted Answer

: All medications can have side effects. It is best to ask the prescriber for the reason why they chose this as opposed to something else. When you get a prescription always ask for the reason, what it will do and what are the possible side effects.

Question 2

seroquel (quetiapine) isn't supposed to be used for sleep i take it though the only med that works i take adderall for adhd what mg should be taken with seroquel (quetiapine)?

Accepted Answer

Seroquel/Adderall: Dose of Adderall is decided by your prescribing doctor who knows u better than any of us. That dose is not dependent on how much seroquel (quetiapine) u r on.

Question 3

i'm taking seroquel (25-50mg of the generic) for sleep/mood and 10 mg of escitalopram. i have focus issues (adhd) and the lexipro is hindering me. the s helps with sleep but makes me groggy. rec on diff meds combo for this?

Accepted Answer

: Medications that affect your mood and thought process such as the ones you’re describing all have significant side effects as far as concentration memory and sleep. Any medication changes need to be made by your psychiatrist.

Question 4

i have adhd, bipolar, schizophrenia and ptsd. i take 200mg of seroquel (quetiapine) to sleep but gained weight i used to weigh 164 now 230 are other meds to sleep?

Accepted Answer

Prazosin: You can add in prazosin for your ptsd. This will help with nightmares. Then you can pretty much select the antipsychotic medication of your choice and should be able to get a good nights sleep. Discuss this option with your psychiatrist and discuss with him or her what they think would be the best alternative antipsychotic for you. Best wishes.

Question 5

got adhd, ptsd and bipolar, i'm also in recovery, i cannot sleep, takes me 4 hours at least to fall asleep. tried everything including zolpedium, circa, seroquel, stretching breathing, meditation, nothing helps, anxiety up bec no sleep, help please?

Accepted Answer

Sleep study: Many people automatically assume that their insomnia is due to mania/ hypomania or their PTSD? But there can be co-occuring sleep conditions. Have your spoken to a sleep medicine specialist?

Question 6

i took seroquel (quetiapine) for 5 months, i stopped taking it 6 months ago, yet, all of the side effects still remain, penis shrinkage, uncoordinated etc. why?

Accepted Answer

Possibly not related: If no Seroquel (quetiapine) for 6 months, yet have concerning symptoms, it is very unlikely that the Seroquel (quetiapine) had anything to do with those symptoms, EVEN IF they showed up at the same time as you started Seroquel (quetiapine).  Talk to your doctor, and reassess the entire picture of your health.  As an aside, more people with ADHD are finding that they may be gluten- or milk-intolerant; discuss a milk-gluten free diet.

Question 7

can seroquel (quetiapine) cause gerd?

Accepted Answer

Possibly, not often: GERD is not a common side effect but it has been reported. GERD is not unusual in our over-stressed society with modern day eating habits and this is especially true in people with emotional disorders. So, it could arise w/out Seroquel (quetiapine). Here's a lot of good advice: http://web-gerd.com/SelfHelp.htm
Best wishes!

Question 8

may you take seroquel and benadryl together?

Accepted Answer

: Warnings are listed for taking these 2 meds, but I wouldn't call them hard&amp; fast contraindications especially in younger people.. Just take small dose of benadryl only as needed. Your pharmacist can provide more information for you.

Question 9

could seroquel (quetiapine) cause weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can, but: It has been reported infrequently. More common is the scenario where a patient was switched from a medication that caused a lot of weight gain to seroquel (quetiapine) and weight loss occurred because of the absence of the weight inducing agent. If your weight loss is sudden and unexpected, please check with your doctor to rule out other physical causes including hyperthyroidism, etc. Best wishes.

Question 10

is it safe to take fentanyl and seroquel together?

Accepted Answer

: An absolutely horrible combination, which can result in respiratory depression, and death in sleep.  These should NEVER be taken together, under any unsupervised situation.  Furthermore, nation-wide in the USA, numerous deaths yearly from Fentanyl abuse.

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I was prescribed seroquel 25mg for sleep. i wanted to know how safe this medication is? ive read a few stories about it being connected to death which makes me not want to take it but i absolutely need a sleeping medication due to adhd?

A member asked:

Seroquel (quetiapine) isn't supposed to be used for sleep i take it though the only med that works i take adderall for adhd what mg should be taken with seroquel (quetiapine)?

A member asked:

I'm taking seroquel (25-50mg of the generic) for sleep/mood and 10 mg of escitalopram. i have focus issues (adhd) and the lexipro is hindering me. the s helps with sleep but makes me groggy. rec on diff meds combo for this?

A member asked:

I have adhd, bipolar, schizophrenia and ptsd. i take 200mg of seroquel (quetiapine) to sleep but gained weight i used to weigh 164 now 230 are other meds to sleep?

A member asked:

Got adhd, ptsd and bipolar, i'm also in recovery, i cannot sleep, takes me 4 hours at least to fall asleep. tried everything including zolpedium, circa, seroquel, stretching breathing, meditation, nothing helps, anxiety up bec no sleep, help please?

A member asked:

I took seroquel (quetiapine) for 5 months, i stopped taking it 6 months ago, yet, all of the side effects still remain, penis shrinkage, uncoordinated etc. why?

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Can seroquel (quetiapine) cause gerd?

A member asked:

May you take seroquel and benadryl together?

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Could seroquel (quetiapine) cause weight loss?

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Is it safe to take fentanyl and seroquel together?

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