Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

deleted_user
Have you ever taken your even "cocktail" and they not work. Tonight, I have taken Mirtazpaine 60mg, zolpidem 10mg, gabatapentinin 3200 mg (not a typo), Lithium 900mg, risperadal 6mg, and top of is all soma 700mg. just to take the edge off. do any of you use the amount of drugs as prescribied

deleted_user
I have been known to adjust my medication doses on occasion. Usually on the as needed ones like Halcion and Ativan. Sometimes Seroquel gets a little boost too.

Marilyanna
I dont. Maybe got to a diff pdoc who isnt just throwing stuff at you.

deleted_user
my coctail has stopped making me pass out and if I take the next dose of my trazadone (the other half Im allowed) it just leaves me very pissy the next day if I dont get enough sleep... it makes me frustrated but I see the pdoc friday

deleted_user
I'm like Barb. I occasionally tinker with those prescribed on an "as needed" basis.

tommymott
We're all different when it comes to meds so it's impossible to answer the "am I taking too much" question. My thought is to go with what works for you.
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