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Can Seroquel Be Taken For Sleeplessness?

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Posted on Mon, 19 Dec 2016
Question: I have chronic pain which makes it very difficult to fall asleep. I wake up in two to three hours and can not go back to sleep. I am taking Ambein know and need to titrate down to DC. The last visit 6 months ago we talked about the possibility of seroquel. He left the area and I am looking for another Dr. What can you tell me about seroquel for sleep.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
The low dose of it is great option especially for XXXXXXX citizens

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXX,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Seroquel in low dose is quite effective for sleep. Infact I am great fan of it for elderly population and use it extensively.

Most of my patients respond well with dose ranging from 12.5 mg to 50 mg art bed time. Fortunately the side effects are almost nil at this dose and we can expect some improve,meant in pain symptoms.

In my experience alsmost 30% people with seroquel do not get sleep or have less than optimum sleep but at least 70% have great sleep.

I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
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Can Seroquel Be Taken For Sleeplessness?

Brief Answer: The low dose of it is great option especially for XXXXXXX citizens Detailed Answer: Dear XXX, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. Seroquel in low dose is quite effective for sleep. Infact I am great fan of it for elderly population and use it extensively. Most of my patients respond well with dose ranging from 12.5 mg to 50 mg art bed time. Fortunately the side effects are almost nil at this dose and we can expect some improve,meant in pain symptoms. In my experience alsmost 30% people with seroquel do not get sleep or have less than optimum sleep but at least 70% have great sleep. I hope this helps you. If you have more questions feel free to write back to me. Thanks and regards.