Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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jellybeanmusic 05/28/2011

I was prescribed seroquel last just over a week ago after abilify didn't work out for me.

I was warned it would make me sleepy but since i increased my meds to 100mg (of the slow release kind) i have been sleeping non stop and just feel grouchy. I had about 15 hours sleep last night and have only been awake 6 hours and already feel i need to sleep.

So, how long before you stopped feeling sleepy on seroquel?

neverbetter22 05/28/2011

That happened to me, it takes a few weeks, I really like taking it now at night around 7 , Someone said to me "you r just not use to being relaxed" I think now I know what they were talking about.

deleted_user 05/28/2011

I take 600 mg of itand it goes away in a couuple of weeks. The lower dosesdid not make me sleepy this dose is a little

deleted_user 05/31/2011

I found that a regular bed time is key and a wake time too.
Moving the body, some form of exercise, is good for a multitude of things but also to get that sleepy head cleared. Takes a bit of time to get use to it as well but, it happens.

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