Posted by Garnet71 on February 8, 2009, at 21:20:46
In reply to Re: Bipolar and Melatonin - Ativan - Magesium Citrate, posted by JadeKelly on February 8, 2009, at 20:52:31
> Hi Garnet,
>
> You know my son is Bipolar 1, he rapid cycles, when not medicated he will have an "episode" that lasts 24-48 hours. This happens average of every 3 weeks. This went on for nine months. One thing we learned was in some people (Him) benzos don't sedate him, they activate and empower him. So the opposite effect of we expected. Its not that uncommon from what I hear. It could be the one you took or are taking is having the opposite effect you want it too. Seroquel works like magic for him and also has some A/D properties to it. Ask your Doc about it. Maybe a small dose would help you.
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> ~Jade
---------------That's interesting what you said here. I'll ask PDoc about Ativan w/BP symptoms. I would not take Seroquel unless my life depended on it due to the weight gain.
BTW, do you know of another forum such as this one, but more active? There are so many to look through - and I'm sort of too overwhelmed right now to look.
Thanks Jade. I will get your email as soon as I can get in the mood to write back.
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