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I recently went off prozac and seroquel (quetiapine) and can't sleep. the doctor said that i should take seroquel (quetiapine) for sleep. it helps a little but i'm still not sleeping right? what should i do?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sleep hygiene : Reset your natural circadian rhythm by the following... Use sunlight to wake up at the same time every morning(open the curtains so the rising sunlight hits your closed eyes). Get up every day around the same time, take no naps, and go to bed for no more than 8 hrs.No caffeine after lunch. Good luck.

Answered 6/16/2013

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Dr. Christopher Wilson answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Sleep specialist: There are so many things that could be affecting your sleep that you'd probably end up doing better if you sought the help of a sleep specialist.

Answered 2/2/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Insomnia: Not sure what the seroquel (quetiapine) dose is, but please talk with the prescribing doctor to see if increasing the dose is possible. Also, sleep hygiene techniques is worth a try.

Answered 6/26/2013

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See a sleep doc too: You should see a sleep disorders specialist to find out if you have sleep apnea that could be worsening your depression. Also, Klonopin can worsen sleep apnea if you do have it, unless it is treated with cpap. Effexor (venlafaxine) xr can also disturb sleep, so discuss timing of it with your doctor.

Answered 6/26/2014

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