I take it on an "as needed" basis as well. I take mine for a different reason...nerve pain.

When I'm having a bad flare that even the pain meds don't help sufficiently, I take it to try to sleep.

they said I could also take it for anxiety due to pain on an as needed basis.

Bottom line, I take it maybe once a month/two months and it works like a dream for whichever reason I'm taking it.

I think it's a good drug when used right...like many meds.

Love,

KD