I just want to know if I were to take 50mg seroquel frequently, is it just a sleep seditive or a sleep seditive narcotic? Is seroquel a narcotic?? Main question here again, IS ANY DOSAGE OF SEROQUEL OR SEROQUEL ITSELF A "NARCOTIC?" Or what they call a "controlled substance?" Is seroquel a narcotic and controlled substance? Or is seroquel just a plain perscribed sleep medication that is none of the above questions? Please help me figure this "pill classification" out. Thanks much, Manda
Is seroquel 50mg a known narcotic?
Question posted by mandaranae86 on 8 Jan 2013
Last updated on 1 August 2019
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5 Answers
Doxiemother
1 Aug 2019
Hi,
Where on earth did you get info that Seroquel ,which is an Atypical Anti Psychotic. It is used to treat Bipolar Disorder. There is NO NARCOTIC in Seroquel. If it contained ANY Narcotic, it would be a controlled substance. I have been taking Seroquel for years. My current dosage is 1000 mg to 1400 inch mg Daily for Bipolar Disorder. It sure does not make me sleep either. I cannot tell, why you are asking about a tiny dose of Seroquel ? I strongly advise you, not to take Seroquel unless you are Bipolar. Also, DO NOT drink Alcohol with Seroquel. If you want more information , I will gladly give it to you.
WildcatVet
1 Aug 2019
Seroquel is most effective for sleep at the lower doses.
Kitties135
2 Aug 2019
The max recommended dose for Seroquel is 800mg, symptoms must be severe for a physician to feel this high of a dose is necessary or safe. I worry about organ damage with long term usage friend! Do you experience side effects as well?
WildcatVet
2 Aug 2019
Agree with Kitties and a professional's scripting of 25-50mg/day for insomnia.
"Seroquel is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old.
Seroquel is used to treat bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
Seroquel is also used together with antidepressant medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults.
Seroquel may also be used FOR PURPOSES NOT LISTED in this medication guide."
WildcatVet
31 July 2019
Hi, manda!
Seroquel (quetiapine) is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, with an antidepressant for Major Depressive disorder, and is also commonly prescribed, usually at the lower doses, for sleep disorders. This is because the side effects are sleepiness, drowsiness and mild sedation.
It is not a narcotic at any dose and it is not a controlled substance.
Mjsofa
31 July 2019
No seroquel at any dosage level is not a narcotic. I’m in recovery, with 4 years clean and sober and have been prescribed seroquel at various dosage levels for many years. Trust me my Dr would NEVER prescribe me narcotics
Fab2408
31 July 2019
My doctor has prescribed 3 x 100 seroquel at night before bed. Yes it makes you tired but also has the effect of making you huugry which is very hard to satisfy. This side effect has added 20-25kg to my weight. Also causes a drunk/stoned effect that effects balance.
kaismama
8 Jan 2013
No seroquel is not a narcotic. Nor is it controlled. Then again its not primarily a sleep medication. It is a second generation anti psychotic. A side effect will help you sleep.
meg321
9 Jan 2013
wow, since its an antipsychotic med it seems going a bit far to use it as a sleep med. I am not sure what you are taking it for?
kaismama
9 Jan 2013
It can be sedating. And you are correct its a long way to go for sleep. Personally I'd never take an anti psychotic for sleep, they have way to many nasty side effects. I have very strong feelings about drs prescribing them for sleep when there are good sleeping medication available. I have seen what advanced tardive dyskenesia looks like and I don't ever want to experience it. Have you tried taking melatonin?
mandaranae86
10 Jan 2013
Thanks everyone. And yes. I don't. Know why they would perscribe me it if its for pyschotic issues and not a sleep sedative.
kaismama
10 Jan 2013
They will do anything to avoid ordering a controlled medication. I feel its irresponsible to do so.
mandaranae86
11 Jan 2013
Ahh ok I get it ok. Thanks!!
curiousgeorge58
26 May 2013
Psychiatrist often prescribe medication such as Seroquel, Trazodone, and Depakote to help people with Bi-polar disorder to due to racing thoughts, mania, and depression. It is the side effect that will help you see it is not a sleep aid. Mental health issues are treated with medication and therapy. Side effects are par for the course. Radiation makes people nauseated with cancer, but often times it is essential.
curiousgeorge58
26 May 2013
Melatonin is a natural sleep aid. Seroquel is not a sleep aid! People often say that because it makes them sleepy
bioswife
25 June 2013
I love all these comments from people who aren't medical professionals nor do they know ANYTHING about seroquel & it's benefits for sleep. FIRST I cannot take Ambien as it makes me sick & gives me the worst migraines. I have bad insomnia that keeps me up for several nights straight. I have Lupus & it causes seizures, sleep deprivation makes those seizures much worse. So my Dr brought up seroquel. I of course was hesitant at first, until he explained to me. When Seroquel is used as an anti-psychotic it is given in high doses up to 1200mg & more. In patients who are using it for sleep & don't use it as an anti-psychotic it is used in low doses, like my dose is 1 50mg pill before bed. It doesn't make me sleepy I just actually stay asleep when I fall asleep. Y'all should do your research before you bash something, just saying!
mindy1269
14 Aug 2013
To everyone involved taking a anti psyhchotic for sleep is a little much, there are a lot of drugs that are duel acting. I've taking diabetic medication to keep my pregnancy. I not be a doctor be my partner is.
Mamee2
5 Aug 2016
I find it really devastating to have to take half my medicine away at night and replace it with a anti psychotic drug. I have never abused my medicine but my anxiety has gotten so bad because I can only sleep 3-4 hours a night since 1/2 of my medicine was cut done. I was told the dr. and I would be "flagged" if I didn't try to get off the anxiety medicine which is a controlled substance. If Im taking 3 mgs . Of melatonin along with 1/2 my medicine but not working well. Really don't understand.
loisanne49
6 April 2017
I was just precribed this for sleep 50 mg slept all night but still very sleepy not good I won't be taking this again
Personwhodoesthings
6 Oct 2018
I AM BIPOLAR AND TAKE THIS MEDICATION. I take 75 mg nightly. I started with 50 but my body go to used to it over a year so now 75. I have accidentally taken this in the mornings on a few occasions. It makes me extremely drowsy for about an hour and a half then I’m okay. This is a bipolar medication. And this is a stronger one. I was put on this one because of that. When I was in the phyc hospital I woke up at lest 8 times per night waiting for about 8-15 mins to fall back asleep. I don’t do that anymore thank god. I don’t have racing thoughts, and I can think. I do not recommend this for a person that is not bipolar.
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