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"Stronger" can be very subjective, because 1mg of Serequel doesn't equal 1mg of Risperdal.....so it all depends on how your prescriber doses it. It can also take some time to build up the dosing, so maybe you aren't at the level where you'll a difference, because you don't want to do it too quickly....as that can enhance the side effects. Also, at lower dosing, Seroquel can be quite sedating, as it tends to act on some different things, so switching to something else may 'feel' different because it is less sedating. Sometimes not sleeping at night and sleeping during the day can be more of a symptom of depression and not so much a side effect of the med, though you should let your prescriber know all of this, because there can be a number of things that can cause that. It will probably take some time to find the right match of meds, dosing, etc.....but if you stick it out, most people find the right balance.