Replies

Sometimes, certain medications in the same category don't work for their intended purpose in certain people. Obviously it didn't keep the mania at bay. Seroquel and Risperdol have a better track record, in my opinion. Also, if she is showing no signs of Psychosis, getting her off the Antipsychotics and Antidepressants and onto Lithium or Depakote may be a better plan. Seroquel or Risperdol has also been used to bring the mania down, and then Lithium or Depakote for maintenance, as both have been proven to work on Mania and depression. Still, certain medications don't work for everyone and sometimes the best meds only work to make the time between episodes longer, there is no cure. And a lot of people think because they feel better they can stop taking their medication— which is a no-no. Like an insulin dependent diabetic, you just can't stop your meds.