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Desperate to be free from dependence on Seroquel for sleep

Mental Health | Last Active: Oct 10 3:09pm | Replies (67)
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@jakedduck1

@daddyb60
Seroquel as you know isn't recommended for sleep by researchers or the manufacturer.
You were on a hefty dose too. My friend took it and developed Seroquel Induced Diabetes.
I have sleep issues too but don't take any sleep aids. The longest I've been awake is a little over 4 days.
What's the medication plan for your Bipolar after you stop Seroquel? Hopefully that will improve your sleep.
Do you practice all the healthy sleep habits?
Was it in 2018 when you developed bipolar?
Take care,
Jake

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Replies to "@daddyb60 Seroquel as you know isn't recommended for sleep by researchers or the manufacturer. You were..."
daddyb60 | @daddyb60 | May 25, 2021

Thanks for your thoughts but not helpful.

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jenatsky | @jenatsky | Jul 11, 2022

Thank you for pointing out the elephant in the room. I’m surprised the moderator didn’t say something about this since it is so over used in older patients especially and it’s not a sleep medication.

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sears | @sears | Jul 25, 2023

I also have a friend that was diagnosed with diabetes while taking Seroquel. He also gained a lot of weight. I’m talking 100 lbs. This is one drug I would never take unless I was truly physchotic. Doctors are handing this drug out like candy now that Benzos have fallen out of favor.

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