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Does Seroquel Help Cure Severe Insomnia?
Question: Doctor:I have very bad insomnia. I have been taking Levothyroxin for about 22 Years. The Doctor {Physcharist } recommended Magnesium Glycinate to help me sleep that I have just started on for about 2 days. The last couple of weeks or so I have ebeen experience unnoticible vibrations through my body. I have gotten about 2hours hours of sleep last night and the night before 4 hours. This sleep pattern has been for several months long before I started feeling these vibrations. I think Melotonin has done this but I am not sure. Is there any sedative for me for sleep that you can recommend?
Brief Answer:
A low dose seroquel could be a option
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Although there are multiple sleep medicines which can help you but in my experience low dose of seroquel can be a better option considering your age. In my experience of five years in geriatric psychiatry I have found this either 12.5 or 25 mg of seroquel brings good amount of sleep without producing any side effects.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
A low dose seroquel could be a option
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Although there are multiple sleep medicines which can help you but in my experience low dose of seroquel can be a better option considering your age. In my experience of five years in geriatric psychiatry I have found this either 12.5 or 25 mg of seroquel brings good amount of sleep without producing any side effects.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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