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Crazynurse · Feb 08, 2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JourneyUpward

{{{CN}}} I can relate to your sleep problem! Sooo sorry that Ambien no longer works. I have the same problem and my Pdoc started me on 200 mg of Seroquel at night primarily to help me sleep but it also helps to stabilize moods. In the morning I take 100 mg of Lamictal as a mood stabilizer and 75 mg of Cymbalta to take the edge off depressive episodes. So far, for me, this mix works like a charm. When hypomania is occasionally in high gear (breaks through), then I'll take the Ambien on top of the Seroquel--if it doesn't knock me out for the night, it at least helps me eventually get a few hours sleep. 3 or 4 is better than 0, 1 or 2. I hope your new doc will help you find your "right mix". Lamictal takes at least 2 to 3 weeks to kick in and 50 mg isn't enough for a theraputic dose. 100 mg isn't either but I am extremely sensitive to meds to it works for me. Lamictal is supposed to help tone down the mania and help suppress depressive episodes. It helped tone down my depression, but my hypomania had a field day. I loved it--I was happy and chatty, etc. But my mania can sometimes be irritable, agressive and not too nice. The Seroquel at night has evened me out but I have to admit, I miss the happy chatty me. I'm rambling--sorry. Hope you find what works for you.
Journey

Thanks for this...it was encouraging. Pdoc finally contacted me and changed Lamictal to mornings from evenings and Thurs I titrate up to 100mg a day, changed my sleeper and gave short script for Thorazine (ugh, won't take that long but need to be put down for awhile I guess.... must admit haven't taken the first one at this writing since this drug is sorta scarey to me),

I have taken Seroquel in the past but "we" didn't get along too good, never did get the right dose going, I was also on Geodon in the past for a year and won't do that drug again......oh Lord the list goes on and on with Lithium being my saving grace til my toxicity.

Hypomania.....it is like a seductive lover......I was/am my most loveable, productive, creative, funniest and workaholic during this phase and would stay there forever if possible.