A member asked:

I miss how well i slept with seroquel, (quetiapine) should i go back on it to get good sleep? been off it 3 months.

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Dr. Gebrehana Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Remember that: Seroquel (quetiapine) may help to sleep but it is not sleeping pill. It is antipsychotic , mood stabilizer and used for depressive component of bipolar disorder . It has lots of side effects including weight gain , drowsiness , metabolic side effect including elevated blood sugar and cholesterol . If you are taking it primarily for the major psychiatric condition and get good sleep it is ok.

Answered 1/14/2015

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Excellent option: Seroquel (quetiapine) is an excellent option for the treatment of sleep disturbances. It is an off label use as seroquel (quetiapine) was made to treat bipolar disorder, depression and schizophrenia. See your provider.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Depends: First it would depend why you were put on seroquel (quetiapine). This is not indicated for sleep but is a good mood stabilizer. In general it can worsen weight gain and decrease rem sleep but if the other actions outweigh the side effects, your doctor may put you back on the medication.

Answered 9/13/2013

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Dr. Hatem Nour answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Good idea : If you used to sleep well on 25 or 50 mg, i see no harm in going back to that dose, as long as you are aware of the side effects, or as well it can help with you mood stability as well.

Answered 7/20/2015

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Dr. Anthony Vita answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It depends...: ...on whether the benefits outweigh the possible side effects. Many patients do find quetiapine useful for sleep, as at 25 or 50 mg it has mostly antihistamine properties. You have to balance that against the possible side effects of weight gain, increased glucose and increased cholesterol. I would bring this up with the physician who previously prescribed this for you and have a discussion.

Answered 7/6/2014

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