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by jimgreg, May 09, 2008 01:37PM

Tags: bipolar, sleep, nervous, problems

the social security put me on disability..they said i had a sever nervous problem..then went to my dockter he put me on 100 mgs sequel at bedtime...is this just to zone out to sleep..the next day i dont feel it doing anything to me..been on 100mgs 2 yrs now..he wanted me to take at least 200 at bedtime..made me really sedated..i dont have the highs and lows///but am very obsessive about things..can you explain this problem that im to have

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by RubyShooz, May 09, 2008 03:21PM

I am on seroquel but also with lamictal 200mg/day -- the combination seems to be helping me without the excess drowsiness or other unpleasant side effects. Eventually the doc says I may be able to get off the seroquel and just keep the lamictal. The fewer number of meds, the better I like it. Always discuss side effects with your doctor and many times he can adjust your dosage or add another med to ease the side effects you are experiencing. No need to suffer any longer.
Hugs,
Ruby

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