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A member asked:
I take 50mg of seroquel (quetiapine) every other night. how long after i'm off of it will my sleep cycle adjust?because now i only sleep when i take it.
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Don't know: Your question may sound simple, but it is not. Normal sleep will return when you have seen to proper nutrition, rest, exercise, and sleep hygiene. In addition, your body must relearn to function without the medication. As a rule, this does not take long if the other criteria are met.
Answered 3/14/2014
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