That sounds like a good plan!

My doctor prescribes "prn" medications. He allows me to take them at my discretion, but not more than a certain amount of each. He also wants to know if I've been using my prn medications on a very regular basis. That helps him know if perhaps my BASE medications need adjustment.

In the case of my "prn" medications, it's only me adding them or not using them. If I ever want to reduce one of my BASE medications, my psychiatrist wants to have a say in it. He is very good about making occasional decisions over the phone, but he wants veto power. I have reduced my base meds in the past without checking with him. When I told him in person, he scolded me about not calling him.

As a side note, my prn medications are not meant for depression as much as developing mania, agitation, anxiety, and/or insomnia. They are usually my main issues that require quick action. I know that different people with bipolar disorder have different situations.