Posted by cache-monkey on January 16, 2006, at 21:30:15
In reply to Nitrazepam, posted by Anne-Charlotte on January 16, 2006, at 17:18:07
Hello,
It sounds like your brother might be opposed to this, but he might benefit from seeing a psychiatrist. Both the depression+psychosis and the manic spell might benefit from an atypical neuroleptic like Zyprexa, which your family doctor probably wouldn't be so familiar with.
Good luck,
cache-monkey> Our fam doc has prescribed nitrazepam to help my brother 'calm down' and to help him sleep. Is this just a straight up sleeping med; has anyone had any experiences with this medication? If so, please share them.
> My bro was diagnosed with psychotic depression, yet has recently been feeling/appearing a bit manic, needing minimal sleep. The lack of sleep does not bother him, (just everyone else in the house) however the doctor is insisting that sleep is critical, hence the nitrazepam.
> Any suggestions, or comments would be most welcome.
> (I will pass them on to my brother, as he is belligerently opposed to researching his condition)
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