Going AP free with a PRN AP

I can't deal with antipsychotics anymore. I just don't like them. If they don't make me fat, they make me flat. It seems there is no in between.

Everyone has their personal opinion, but I would prefer to be unstable than gain weight. That's how it is for me.

That said, I wouldn't mind if I had a PRN antipsychotic. That I'll take if I need to. I mean, I won't like it, but I'll do it... as long as it's not very long term.

I left my pdoc a voicemail mentioning all of this.

Thoughts? Has anyone used an AP only for PRN?

I think you know what the reaction would be to not taking an AP, but in regards to how you feel, sure, that's valid.

The argument against using it as a PRN would be, once you use it it's too late, or you may not see that there's a problem.

Anyway, me personally.. this sounds like something i'd like. Call me a hypocrite, but i'm done feeling flat **** that.

When stable I cut out my AP's and stay on Lithium and clonazepam. This works well. You do need to have insight and will power to go back on them when needed. That can be tricky if mania hits hard and fast. It helps if you have people around you and regular pdoc visits to help you catch the mani/mixed before it gets out of hand.

How much Seroquel do you take? You might have to come off it slowly. Talk to your doc, they may be able help you with your goals.

Interesting.. Thinking about this now. Definitely cutting abilify as it makes me dizzy. Maybe seroquel too..

I did use an AP as a PRN for a couple of years.
The AP was a typical one: Haldol.
(I live with BP-II and PTSD. this was more for severe PTSD at the time.)

I hope you find what's truly helpful to you, blue.
You deserve it!


WC

I used Seroquel as a prn for a few years it worked until I came down with diabetes.

I've used Haldol as a PRN AP.