for those thinking about using seroquel for easing opiate WD symptoms

[BREAKTHECHAIN]

If you have read my posts I have repeadedly given credit to Seroquel for making my WD tolerable because of its sedative effect at low doses. I know very little about this drug. If I've influenced anyone to obtain this drug that is not my intention. I can tell you your head gets very foggy, and DO NOT think that you will be able to drive a car safely. Plan your WD time carefully,what ever your plan. I have told my kids that I was sick and wont be able to play taxi for them for approx a week.(they are ages 13 and 15.) Please take time to learn about this drug befor you decide to take it. Thankyou-stay safe through out your withdrawl and Good Luck reaching your dream of an opiate free life.

[BREAKTHECHAIN]

yes, it makes you that drowsy. apparently over time your body gets tolerant to it and the initial drowsyness will no longer be the effect that you will get. All I can say is I took it in a low dose 50mg, every night before I went to sleep. It helped me fall asleep and still had a tranquilizer effect in the morning so I cant say that I've had the anxiety that we should feel going through WD's. Last night I decided not to take it since it's now day 4 clean for me and I wanted to see how I really feel without the sedation. I'm alittle anxiouus, but it's doable. Kinda nice not having that foggy feeling now.I need to be able to go back to work in 2 days.(took 6 dayd off to get off perc's) I think it's just enough time.

[normalwannabe]

I was prescribed seroquil cause they think I might have bipolar depression. I am starting to detox from norcos and im wondering.....should I start that....will it help and does it make u that drowsy?

[Iwantanewlifenow]

Sounds like you're taking it responsibly..It is very sedating but your body will become accustomed to that...It is a med that should only be taken if prescribed by a Dr. as it can have very serious side effects...BreakTheChain is correct...Find out all you can about it..IYears ago it was  mainly used as an Anti-Psychotic and the Dr's at the State Mental Hospital would give it out to patients out of control..However..It's now been shown that it can help with depression and Bi-Polar...And one should definittely not drive on it. But taken correctly..it is a very good med and can be very useful for WD's because of its sedating effects...especially if you experience severe anxiety and trouble sleeping.