Hello
welcome to HCM
According to history provided by you,It seems you are suffering from insomnia for which you are taking
quetiapine that is Seroquel.
As you asked for side effects of the drug
listing the some of the common side effects of the drug.
1. Increased diastolic blood pressure
2. Somnolence
3.
Lipid profile abnormalities
4. Dry mouth
5. Constipation
6. Increased appetite
Some advice related to your problem
1. Develop regular sleep habits; this means keeping a regular sleep and wake time.
2. Avoid daytime naps
3. Do not read, write, eat, watch TV, talk on the phone.
4. Avoid stimulating activities prior to bedtime
5. Exercise daily
Maintain a sleep diary and as much as possible avoid taking sleep medications.If such patient comes to me then I usually advice him/her zolfresh 5 mg ,one hour before bedtime plus above mentioned points to maintain
sleep hygiene.
I would like to suggest you to visit nearby
neurologist or
psychiatrist for proper evaluation and management of your problem.
Thank you
Regards
Dr.Om