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Originally Posted by otroo
I have a question for the great people of this thread and that is what do you take as maybe a prn but something to help with mania? I would also be interest on what you take for prn depression medications. If this question is not allowed please feel free to delete.
I have been severely depressed since my wife died but I have noticed that I was also becoming manic. The depression I feel right now than the depression I have felt from bipolar. The mania is the same and I'm not going to lie but I actually like mania at least in the beginning of it cause to me itbis like a really good drug. The thing is when I crash it is not good at all and I would like to end this before I crash.
The seriquil. I just got put back is helping a little bit but it is only 100mg and to be taken once a night. I think I need more. I am trying to get back to my old psych doc because I don't want to start with a new one right now.
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Hi otroo. I see nothing wrong with your questions at all.
My answer, nowadays and for a while now, is generic Seroquel XR (extended release). On occasion I also have regular instant release Seroquel. This helps with my mania, with anxiety/agitation, and sometimes even the depressive end of my disorder. Really, it is my Seroquel XR that is manipulated, up and down.
Though I rarely take it anymore, I do also have prn Ativan (lorazapam). When I do take it, it's mostly just for anxiety or the symptoms that cause things like racing heart. It can be a booster for my evening Seroquel XR to get me to sleep. I don't think it's so much a "sleeping pill" for me, as something that calms me physically and brain anxiety, which inevitably allows me to sleep. I try not to take this med unless it's very needed.
It's not a prn, but my psychiatrist just added Lyrica (pregabalin) to my mix. It's original purpose to was help calm agitation and irritability as a replacement for Ativan. Ativan is actually not prescribed in my new country. I'll eventually run out someday. I haven't taken Ativan since before I was prescribed pregabalin.