Try taking some vitamin B6 immediately upon waking. It hits my system fast and I can function better. I wouldn't go higher than 100mg and a pill would be better than a capsule.
I have the same problem. I have found if I take it around 7pm, when i wake up at 5am the drug has mostly worn off and I dont experience the cloud anymore. So yeah, take it earlier, go to sleep earlier, probably the only remedy for Seroquel.
I find an icecap from Tim Horntons does the trick and since I'm driving I want to be alert.....
Dear looloo141,
I have diagnosed with bipolar disorder 15 years ago at the age of 30,
I am not 45 years old and I have been taking seroquel at hight dosages, as high of 800mg. My story is that when I used to wake up in the morning, my brain was all fogged up, I could not concentrate well and remember things. It was horrible. Only after like 1 hour later I was able to come to my senses.
I went to a psychiatrist that I really trust her. We have a great relationship. I saw her yesterday which was on 10/15/2015. I was taking 25mg or seroquel which I cut in half 12.5mg. And she told me to go to Walgreens pharmacy and for me to get there Valerian Root 450mg with Passion Flower. It made me sleep great and when I woke up in the morning I felt great. I will no longer be taking Seroquel, its like putting poison in your system!!!
I also with 100 mg of Seroquel have a hangover when I wake up. So I cut the dose in half and only get 4 hours of sleep. I would rather sleep and so I deal with it
I agree! It is better than suffering the consequences of mania, but thats all..I wish they could find a way round the numbness.. it would be nice to feel things.
thanks for the responses - BP the pdocs will tell you is manageable - and for me gratefully, yes it is - sometimes I wonder though how a life in a semi-comatose state is better - better for whom?
To all my fellow BP'ers out there - Namaste!
Sheesh, I WISH I had an answer for you. I'll definitely be checking this thread regularly to see if anyone has any suggestions...
The only advice I have is that you could ask your doctor about Seroquel XR ( modified release) I take 400mg at around 7pm and I am asleep by 10pm ish. It makes me as drowsy as the other Seroquel but I can get up for my kids in the morning ( which I couldn't before )
Apparently XR is more expensive, but it doesn't make me quite as hungry as the normal Seroquel. I have gained a few pounds but that's all!
You might already be taking the XR but just thought I'd suggest it incase you aren't!
Good luck!