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Sleep-Related Disorders
Question #18860
208 days ago
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Quiero saber si puedo tomar quetiapina

Nastassia

Quiero saber si puedo tomar quetiapina para el sueño y la dosis hhhhhhvhhhhhhhvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvhujbubuvhvhvhvhvhvhvhvhvhvhvyvhvhhhvhvhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhjuiiikkkkkkkkk

Age: 19
Chronic illnesses: No
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Hello dear See quetipine ia an antipsychotic drug for induction of sleep especially in insomnia Dose is usually 12.5-25 mg single dose maximum to 50 in a day But it should be taken on recommendation only due to side effect like excess sugar rise and drowsiness. Kindly get in person consultation with psychiatrist fir better clarity Regards

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Quetiapine is NOT a first-line medicine for sleep. It is an antipsychotic medication and should NOT be taken without a doctor’s prescription, especially at your age.

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Quetiapina es un medicamento que se utiliza principalmente para tratar condiciones psiquiátricas como la esquizofrenia y el trastorno bipolar, y algunas veces para tratar la depresión mayor, pero no es un medicamento específicamente diseñado para tratar problemas de sueño. Aunque en ciertos casos se prescribe fuera de etiqueta para el insomnio debido a sus propiedades sedantes, no es el uso más seguro ni el más adecuado. Es crucial que antes de considerar la quetiapina para problemas de sueño, consulte con un médico que pueda evaluar adecuadamente su situación específica. Puede haber otras alternativas más seguras y correctamente indicadas para su problema de sueño, como cambios en la higiene del sueño, terapias conductuales o incluso algunos medicamentos que están específicamente formulados para el insomnio. Además, la quetiapina puede tener efectos secundarios significativos, como aumento de peso, somnolencia excesiva durante el día, síndrome metabólico, entre otros, que deben ser cuidadosamente valorados por un profesional. Si decide continuar explorando esta opción, asegúrese de hacerlo bajo supervisión médica con una dosis adecuada para su condición y necesidades. Nunca tome decisiones sobre medicamentos psiquiátricos sin un adecuado diagnóstico y consejo médico. Si sufre de insomnio crónico, podría ser útil consultar con un especialista en sueño para determinar la causa subyacente y las mejores opciones de tratamiento.

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Hello,

Quetiapine should not be used on your own for sleep. It is a prescription antipsychotic, not a sleep medicine. Some doctors may prescribe low doses (12.5–25 mg at night) for sleep, but only under medical supervision.

Even at low doses, it can cause side effects like daytime drowsiness, dizziness, weight gain, and metabolic changes.

Melatonin + good sleep habits are usually safest

Please consult a physician or a sleep specialist in person to discuss more

Thank you

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