Posted by Betternow on January 28, 2009, at 21:05:43
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Lyrica with Ambien? » Betternow, posted by HappyGirl on January 26, 2009, at 22:10:55
> First, if you have BP II, you certainly need mood-stabilizer, Anti-Depressant and plus anti-psycho-med that you listed all in your last post. However, currently you only taking Seroquel, ... or along with Ambien? Because, you stated, those M.S. and Anti-dep. in the past phrase, ... 'I was on .....'
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> Furthermore, only 'sleep-good' can not be Bipolar symptoms under control. You certainly need at least two meds., mood-stabilizer and anti-depressant. Ambien is sleep-aid in general whether you have BP or not.
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> In my knowledge based on my personal experience, Anti-psycho.med. has definitely positive effect to Bipolar symptoms, because of 'boosting effect' to other meds. In my case, I can cut down other two meds. M.S.and anti-dep. almost in half, but that takes with time. At least, until you feel some benefit from taking meds.
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> It's truly frustrating to know that we, Bp need all those meds., but only meds. have been keeping me almost normal, ... even though once awhile my Bp symptoms flares-up under stress and other unexpected events.
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You are correct HappyGirl, I'm basically just using Seroquel and/or Ambien to help me sleep.As you've concluded, I need MS and AD. Now I wonder if I can retart Lamictal after being off 3 weeks?
Should I consider alternative MS?
I can't think straight
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