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Old Aug 03, 2022, 07:40 AM
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I wish I'd also added Seroquel to my post. Though it is an antipsychotic, I do think it's helped with some depression alleviation in the past. Generally if I'm in a mixed state, raising it can sometimes help. If I'm more purely depressed and very low energy, taking it but at slightly lower doses can make a difference. Most drug info websites say that doses of around 300 mg are recommended for bipolar depression. For mania, 300 mg up to 800 mg. I do think the dose can be different for different people and situations.
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Dx: Bipolar type 1

Psych Medications:
* Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg
* Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg
* Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 500 mg

I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia.