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26-01-2010, 07:32 AM
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hugs1tugs
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Lithium...
I've been on lamictal for almost a year, tried seroquel and abilify (neither of which worked out at all) and I'm on trazodone when I can't sleep. My doctor just added lithium to the lamictal and I'm terrified... She said she's keeping me at a fairly low dose, but I'm still really nervous... I hear it can be really effective, but it can also have awful side effects... What are some of your experiences with it?
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26-01-2010, 11:44 AM
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i found it was really helpful. i did develop hypothyroidism with it, which i then had to take tablets for, but it went away once i stopped the lithium. as long as you take it when you should and have blood tests when you should, you'll be fine!
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26-01-2010, 12:06 PM
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What dose are you on? I have been on it for years. Main side effects are weight gain- due to fluid retention, dry mouth and hypothyrodism.
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26-01-2010, 12:25 PM
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Wound Care Advisor
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hey
yah, i've heard lithium may cause nasty side effects, but give it a go. Everybody is different and u may react to nicely compared to others.
Hope the meds goes well for ya 
xx
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26-01-2010, 02:59 PM
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Annie
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Lithium didn't work for me. It was mostly because I've kidney problems already and it just made them worse.
I hope you find meds that work for you!
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26-01-2010, 03:13 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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I was on it for about a year, can't remember whether it was effective or not. All I remember are the blood tests (every 3 weeks if I remember correctly) and that I retained water like crazy. Best of luck on it though - it's effective for a lot of people, so give it a go for a bit. *hugs*
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28-01-2010, 06:16 AM
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hugs1tugs
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Oh wow, thank you for all the replies! My doctor said she's starting me relatively low at 600 mgs, and I haven't had any side effects yet, other than an upset stomach. Thanks again, I feel a little less nervous now
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"The stars are always there but we miss them in the dirt and clouds. We miss them in the storms. Tell them to remember hope. We have hope."
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RIP Krista Dittmeyer 4/27/11
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28-01-2010, 07:06 AM
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it didn't work for me and gave me acne, but other than that not much. it gave me no withdrawal symptoms that i noticed when i went off of it. i'd see how it works and keep your dr updated with any changes.
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