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| Tue, 10-31-2006 - 1:30pm |
I don't seem to remember all the side effects & I know what is in writing & what can REALLY be it ( that
| Tue, 10-31-2006 - 1:30pm |
I don't seem to remember all the side effects & I know what is in writing & what can REALLY be it ( that
I can only speak for myself but it made me slow, numb, apathetic, and I gained a ton of weight. But that's just me, I know for others on this board it is a lifesaver so please base your decision on that!
Pug hugs, Kelli
I am on a low dose of Lithium, 600mgs. I don't feel foggy with it. I take mine at night, so I am not sure if that makes a difference or not. Honestly, I have a light foggy feeling all the time so maybe I just don't notice it. When I have been on Seraquel or Abilify I was very tired all the time.
Good luck with the Lithium and remember meds react differently on everyone.
Tina
~ Tina ~
For a couple of weeks the lithium worked well for me. Unfortunately it was toxic to my system and I started slurring my speech, couldn't put thoughts together coherently, staggered like I was drunk and I had the shakes. So if you notice any of those symptoms call your doc asap! But, being you've been on it before with success I doubt any of these will be a problem. I wish you luck as you start back on your meds. Hang in there.
Traci
The biggest side effect for me is constantly peeing (which is intensified for me since I'm already diabetic with an overactive bladder), that and not being able to tolerate the heat well.
THANKS EVERYONE!
MARCI- I TOO TAKE THE TIME REALSED ONE I ALSO FORGOT ABOUT THE LUNCH TIME PILL LOL!!! I ALSO LOVE CHIPS,COLA WELL JUST FOOD *GIGGLE* I PEE NON STOP NOW AND MY MOUTH IS DRY AND I'M REALLY REALLY THIRSTY SLEEPIE TOO YIKES I FEEL LIKE CRAP BUT THEY WILL GO AWAY IN TIME *SIGH* I WENT TO YAHOO HEALTH TO LOOK UP SOME SIDE EFFECT'S NEVER KNEW IT CAUSED SWELLING (COULD) & HAND TREMORS I HAD BOTH THOSE THE LAST TIME JUST THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO MY HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (SWELLING) THE SHAKES I JUST DELT WITH THEY JUST GOT ON MY NERVES LOL.I WILL GIVE IT 30 DAY'S & HOPEFULLY I CAN FIND A NEW PD DR AND GET MY LEMITCAL (SP) I HATE TO GO BACK TO THAT OTHER ONE. I WAS TAKING 100 MG OF THAT AFTER 6 WEEKS SHE GAVE ME A START UP PACKET TO HELP WITH SIDE EFFECTS WITH THE LITHIUM I DID FEEL GOOD STILL HAD SOME HARD DAY'S BUT NOT LIKE THE NORMAL ONES.
I'M GLAD TO KNOW OTHERS CAN TAKE IT AND IT WORKS FOR THEM ITS ALWAYS GOOD TO FIND THE 'RIGHT' COMBO :)
HUGS