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I have taken 300mg of Seroquel at night for several years due to severe bipolar hypomania. It has caused severe constipation. I can only have a bowel movement after taking 4 Dulcalax tablets once a week. I told my doctor that I want to eventually get off the Seroquel and she said to cut the pill in half every other night. But the first time I took the 150mg dose, I didn't get any sleep. So I am back to taking the full 300mg pill. I don't know what else to do. I guess I am just venting.
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@johnfeldman
Consider yourself lucky. My son has to take 600 - 800 mg of Seroquel a night to help with his severe sleep problems. He has to constantly deal with constipation. He recently had an appointment with a GI specialist, and his situation with the constipation has improved. He is handling it well with miralax, and a generic form of Metamucil.
He has been unable to take lithium since Jan. of 2022, because he was showing signs of kidney damage. He took lithium for 27 years, and it was an effective medication for him. He has been taking the high doses of Seroquel, since he can no longer take lithium. In addition, he takes Vraylar and proplanolol, and he sometimes has to add Klonopin to get to sleep and stay asleep.