The Numbers Are Coming In On Seroquel

FloydSnax

First of all, I have to admit that I was giddy and almost filled with joy as I logged on and then how quickly my mood changed when I scanned over the other posts here. This sickness is taking its toll on everyone involved. It *$%& sucks! Sorry for cursing and sorry to all those that are dealing with this. There is no giddy...there is no joy. And the light at the end of the tunnel is a horrible shade of black. From giddy to this... in seconds. 

Anyway, I was just going to report on the "Sundowning and Seroquel" factor. And I know I'm probably jumping the gun, but this is day 3 where four o'clock has come around WITHOUT INCEDENT!! She's been on Seroquel for 2 1/2 weeks now. There's still all the other stuff but not this manic, paranoia at dusk. Again, it's only been 3 days but I'm hopeful. Just makes me believe I can keep up for longer. I hope I can. 

Rick4407

Hello Floyd.  Seroquel initially in a very light dose but slowly increasing over the last 4+ years has been a life saver for my DW and I.  Rick

Jgirl57

Hopeful is good . Congrats on a four o’clock win!

Dio

I'm so happy for you.

Sadly, seroquel didn't work for my DH. Does it matter which dementia, or is it basically per individual, whether a certain medication works or not?

FloydSnax

Rick

Thats great to hear!! Guess these are the little battles we can win. 

FloydSnax

Jgirl

Thank you. I guess we got to take them where we can get them in this fight. First win in a while. 

FloydSnax

Dio

From my experiences dealing with this... It's kind of a crap shoot. I don't think they know enough to fully battle this disease. I mean, I asked her doctor for the Seroquel and with little discussion, she filled the prescription. Which is what I wanted, but shouldn't there have been more... I don't know. And I found out about the Seroquel here, not by any of her doctors. So, they probably have dozens of meds that we never hear about. Shouldn't they be making suggestions?