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captain50117
captain50117

Has anybody been given quetiapine for sleep? I have RBD, RLS, depression etc. I am on benzos just now have been for 3year, and doc wants me to stop benzodiaspam just like that and goon to quetiapine, also I have been on tramadol Dr years, and will still be taking that. I am a bit worried about withdrawals from not being whined off them. I though the doc would have took that into account, plus I am not sure if it is the right drug for my condition. And if I can take with tramadol? Any ideas folks?

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  • sam_jane
    sam_jane captain50117

    Posted

    Hi captain50117

    I was prescribed Quetiapine to help me sleep back in December 2013/ early January 2014; has been ok except for the side effect increased appetite which in turn causes weight gain.

    • captain50117
      captain50117 sam_jane

      Posted

      Thanks Jane

      What is bothering me is I have RLS, and RLS is a side effect. So that dosnt make sense to put me on them.

  • stephenbs
    stephenbs captain50117

    Posted

    I found quetiapine the best hypnotic for me. All the Z drugs and specialised Benzos (Nitrazepam and Loprazolam) just make you tired enough to sleep, but don't really make you sleep.  In my experience quetiapine really 'shuts you down'.  I can get a good 8-10 hours even at low dosages. NB. You will need a Cl.Psych to sign-off the prescription within the UK.
    • LaszloLH
      LaszloLH stephenbs

      Posted

      what is low dosage as I just started with 1/2 pill, so 12.5 mg. Next day my left ear had ringing so today I might just take 1/4.
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