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A member asked:

A long time ago my doctor prescribed seroquel (quetiapine) as a sleepaid and now i can't sleep without it. now taking hydroxyzine too. are these 2 safe together?

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Dr. Alfredo Soto answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Both medications can be combined as long as you are aware that the combination will make you sleepier.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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