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can the meds really work that fast?

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In less than a week of taking seroquel regularly, I think I see a difference. Is that possible? Am I just imagining the changes, is she hiding and faking it to shut me up or can the med make that much difference so quickly? She is not completely back to the way she used to be, but I can almost live with her this way. She has laughed more in the last 3 days than in the last 3 years. We have actually had reasonable conversations about the kids. Is this change I see too good to be true? She has even asked for things or favors rather than demanding. So far, the intimacy has not returned but there have been so many bad moments in the last 3 years...will it ever return??? Thanks for any help!
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halbur had some good sugestions on the "does anyone miss sex" thread as far as intamacy goes

wish i could help with your other questions.... my mother is unmedicated so i dunno

but pls let me know how it goes!!
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Seroquel takes about 4 weeks to get into the system completely but my son is taking it. He's been on the full dosage for about 3 weeks, and yes you can notice a change that fast. I just think it takes the full amount of time before you notice a consistency to it working.
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Usually with my mum it takes 2-3 months on a cocktail of meds (while on section in hospital) to bring her back down from a manic episode.
i recall the nurse telling me once on a visit that they were injecting my mum and giving her meds the size of horse tablets but nothing was bringing her down, but she is psychotic by this point.
But, average is 3-4 weeks.
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yes, they can.
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We saw improvements in my daughter very quickly with Seroquel (1 week). Unfortunately, she had to come off of it within four months due to the side affects.
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I saw the improvement in just days in my husband, so yes. You do know that she is able to have a manic cycle even on the meds, it is important to educate yourself on the signs and symptoms of mania and depression and mixed states, and more importantly how and when to approach her during these times. It sounds like things are looking up for you and thats great, you can lower your guard some. Take care, Kathy
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I think it depends on what point in the mania it is caught.

Because my mum is psychotic by the time she gets medicated it takes longer, but maybe if she took them when she is still in the 'happy' manic stage then it would work quicker.
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