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@MyParkinsonsTeam, I was constipated and had Dry Mouth long before I was put on Seroquel. I was put on the Seroquel because at a trip to the ER for continuous sleep deprivation and vomiting, they decided I was psycotic (because I was describing what I 'saw' when II closed my eyes, and other strange things going on in my mind) The ER doctor quietly decided I was a danger...he had me commited. Not a fun time. I don't know what to call these 'hallucinations'.....when I tried to get to sleep (pointlessly) I'd close my eyes and start seeing things with my eyes closed. That in turn made it impossible to sleep.
Before I finally gave up and went to the hospital, I'd tried falling asleep to music (it worked only one night) then leaving the lights on dimly, then on bright, and sleeping on a recliner, even trying an icepack! Each one of these worked enough to give me about 2 hours of sleep until I was finally back to zero sleep. And I was so tired by then, but nothing I did gave me a full night's sleep, hence the hospital trip. I was put on Seroquel by the funny farm I was sent to. Yes, it calmed me down, but that stronger night dose really made/makes me terribly dizzy if I stay up too late (the night dose of 200 kicks in very very strong about 45 to 60 minutes after taking it) The med really trashes me...first just dizzy and blurry vision, and then it affects balance and motor skills so I can't use the phone or use my laptop. I can't spell, can't concentrate. When I get so bad, I know enough to finally turn off everything and tuck in to sleep. Sleeping is pretty easy unless I get nauseated but infrequently I do have trouble getting enough hours of sleep.
Those 'hallucinations, as I call them are nothing at all like what you've described.
Seroquel (quetiapine) can cause drowsiness as a common side effect. It's important to discuss this with your husband's doctor, as they can provide guidance on managing this side effect or adjusting the dosage. Here are some key points about Seroquel:
- Common Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, constipation Show Full Answer
Yes it's supposed to be safe. My husband takes it before bed at night 12.5 mg. He used to also take it in the AM but it was making him very tired during the day and was sleeping about 17 hours a day. It's not enough that the regular Parkinson's meds already make him tired, he doesn't need any added sleepiness. My husband does sleep a lot during the day.
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