Lithium..is anyone here on it?
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Lithium..is anyone here on it?
| Wed, 11-03-2004 - 3:58pm |
I just came from my pdoc app and we have discussed taking Lithium before but I was reluctant because of all the side effects. Quite frankly, the word terrifies me. I sem to be resistant to other meds so we are seriously considering this option. My pdoc told me to look it up and find out online from people who take it. He suggested a site, but I feel more comfortable coming here since I know some of you.
I'm asking if anyone has or is taking this and how it has affected them. Did it make you drowsy? I seem to have the opposite effect with meds. All of my meds right now are supposed to make me drowsy but that doesn't happen. Also how does it affect your memory? Right now I have a hard time concentrating on anything, there are too many thoughts inside. Will Lithium help that? Anyone?
I'm asking if anyone has or is taking this and how it has affected them. Did it make you drowsy? I seem to have the opposite effect with meds. All of my meds right now are supposed to make me drowsy but that doesn't happen. Also how does it affect your memory? Right now I have a hard time concentrating on anything, there are too many thoughts inside. Will Lithium help that? Anyone?
Deb

My pdoc put me on lithium some time back. I'm not going to be any help here...because I learned that it can be lethal and made him take me off of the med. I was scared to death. But....I'm sure someone will have good news for you. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
(((((HUGS)))))
Carla
CL for The
Lithium is my miracle drug. Yes, the first week or so I took it I was beyond exhausted. I was half asleep all the time. So, my pdoc started me at a very low dose for a week and then scaled me up to a theraputic dose. Yes, you have to have your blood levels checked to get to the theraputic level.
BUT - I don't really have any side effects from lithium. After 2 weeks of being on lithium my moods were stable. I didn't gain weight. The shakes subsided. The drowsiness was gone. Best of all, my moods were "normal". EVERYONE was noticing, and most were straight out commenting to me about it. I love lithium.
I have since added Topamax - primarily for my migraines, but also to help with stabilizing my moods. Occasionally, I would still get rages and the topamax helps with that.
Two things to keep in mind if you do try lithium - you will need to keep your caffine intake to a minimum and you will need to be alert to drug interactions such as pseudoephodrine (most otc cold remedies). But for the most part, it is awesome.
Good luck!
Tracey
Deb,
CL for The
Traci
Welcome to the board! I think I have already posted about my reaction to Lithium (love it). I'll welcome you again on your intro post :)
Tracey
Edited 11/9/2004 4:56 pm ET ET by th305899