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  1. My mouth feels and tastes weird! 24th September 2008
    ... metallic taste: antithyroid drugs, Capoten, griseofulvin, lithium , penicillamine and some chemo meds....

  2. Why am I dizzy and lightheaded? 10th June 2008
    ... diabetes), adrenal insufficiency, hyperparathyroidism and lithium intoxication."...

  3. "Unusual Thyroid Condition" looking for possible opinions or diagnosis 27th October 2007
    ... be the next step, my medical team has suggested a Lithium treatment as an alternative that they,I believe, would...
    ... lithium is sometimes used to block thyroid hormone secretion ... do a google search with two words ...... lithium thyroid there is quite a lot of information there...

  4. Weight 10th December 2006
    ... weight loss it was related to meds. The combination of lithium , wellbutrin, & lamotragine resulted in loss of appetite...

  5. Metalic taste in mouth 11th October 2006
    ... Are you on any meds? I had the same when I was on lithium . trg247...
    ... Are you on any meds? I had the same when I was on lithium . trg247 No sometimes I wish I was on lithium:...

  6. Stressed til I'm about to burst. 14th September 2004
    ... was diagnosed bipolar in 97. At first they had me on Lithium and Prozac. Then to Prozac only. Then to Lexapro only...

  7. Osgood Slaughter Disease 13th September 2004
    ... also read that there can be an adverse reaction with lithium , but can't find details on what would happen if you...

  8. weight gain on antidepressants 30th April 2004
    ... now and I am glad I did. I have been on Depakote, Lithium , and Tegretol not to mention a handful of other seizure...

  9. forced psychiatric treatment 28th December 2002
    ... come back & show it's all hormonal? I've been on Lithium & Prozac for nothing then? Did the Psych. jump to...

  10. Severe Numbness - Please Help! 25th September 2002
    ... anti-seizure drug. It lives in the same family as lithium and valium. It can cause many of the same effects...

General Health board
  1. Lumpness near my bladder...halp? 11th November 2008
    ... symptoms for a month now and just after I came off of Lithium pill for my (bipolar) now I have a lumpy area that...

  2. Waking up with headache 16th July 2008
    ... aintanence meds. Sometimes they control the heacaches with Lithium , other times with Neurontin or even antihistamines...

  3. My symptoms 9th July 2008
    ... birth control pills, aspirin, morphine, methadone, lithium , monoamine oxidase inhibitors [MAOIs], and diuretics...

  4. Lost weight now my health sucks! HELP please! 25th February 2008
    ... been diagnosed as bi-polar before] so he put me on Lithium . I stopped taking it when the hallucinations because...

  5. I Need To Find Out About Medication O. D. 9th February 2008
    ... Benazepril for HBP I do allright with these, but the lithium and Closipam aren't in the mix. I occasionally...

  6. Fizzing sensation in head 23rd June 2006
    ... Apparently it doesn't though. I've been on the Lithium for quite some time now and it's carefully regulated...
    ... in the past I'm always sick. These days though the lithium I take leaves me thirsty all the time so I never go...

  7. Metallic / bitter taste...anxiety? paxil? reflux? 21st June 2006
    ... smell but it is more than likely caused by taking lithium . I don't remember paxil causing it though trg247...

  8. Looking for a Miracle 5th April 2005
    ... bipolar disorder (preferably Depakote, Tegretol, or Lithium - though Lamictal will do) 2. an antidepressant for...

  9. Is it okay to drink on these tablets? 27th February 2005
    ... as Lasix and HydroDIURIL Fluconazole (DiFlucan) Lithium (Lithonate) Methotrexate (Rheumatrex) Steroids...

  10. I still wet the bed! 17th August 2004
    ... Any chance your on Lithium ? At work we have a lot of kids 15-20 yrs old who ... have had enuresis (bedwetting) while taking lithium and when they come off it it has stopped. The 2...

Acid Reflux board
  1. question help please 22nd October 2006
    ... Bipolar disorder and Barretts Esophagaus, so I take Lithium , clelex and colozapam for the bipolar disorder, and...

Acne board
  1. Sugar-acne is true? 19th February 2005
    ... Medications (antibiotics, anti-fungals, glucocoritcoids, lithium , ADHD meds, antipsychotics, etc) [SIZE=1][some...

  2. Bread cause pimples? 21st December 2004
    ... The use of certain drugs containing androgens and lithium are known to cause acne. The use of greasy cosmetics...
    ... The use of certain drugs containing androgens and lithium are known to cause acne. The use of greasy cosmetics...

  3. Okay... so they say its hormaonal... now what? 16th November 2003
    ... the disorder. Certain drugs, including androgens and lithium , are known to cause acne. Greasy cosmetics may alter...

  4. Does smoking pot aggravate your acne? 7th November 2003
    ... drugs, or who used it to relieve the side effects of lithium ." A surprising number of people so afflicted ... effects of other drugs used in its treatment, such as Lithium , Carbamazepine (Tegretol) or Valproate (Depakote)...

  5. acne due to Lithium usage 24th March 2003
    ... clarify for those of you who aren't familiar with Lithium . It replaces a chemical missing in the brain -->...
    ... How long have you had acne for from lithium ? If you have had it the entire 9 years you may want ... tried Depakote or tegretol ? If you have to take lithium , look into supplementing it with vitamin B5....
    ... been very receptive to the idea of taking me off the Lithium . Actually, my boyfriend and I are going to try to ... break I've been looking for. :) Yes, I've been on Lithium for the entire 9 years. I've had really good luck...

ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder board
  1. Strattera disappointment, am I weird? 25th July 2008
    ... Both of them have had much improvement from taking lithium and other meds for bipolar disorder. I read that...

  2. 27 year old male with questions about newly prescribed medication. Please Help! 10th February 2008
    ... that I'm sluggish without it. Also, I take zyprexa, lithium , prozac and klonopin at night. When I wake it feels...

  3. ADD: New finding indicates developmental delay, not disease pathology 14th November 2007
    ... under schizophrenia do well when they take drugs like lithium . It has taken a long time after the introduction of ... lithium for scientists to discover the neurological workings ... in the brain that explain why lithium works. But it was used for a long time before that...

  4. Adderall And Anger? 29th March 2007
    ... old Psych tried about 12 different medications from Lithium to wellbutrin but I still had the anger. Only started...

  5. What is STRONGER AND BETTER??- Focalin XR or Adderall XR ?? 5th March 2007
    ... disorder since 1999 and was on all types of medication, lithium worked best, but the shaking became too severe. So...

  6. How can I convince my doctors?? 7th January 2007
    ... helped a little, but not with all of my symptoms.) Lithium , depakote, lamictal, and EVERY combination of those...
    ... depression can make ADD worse. A few that come to mind are lithium for bipolar and antianxiety meds. When I went on...
    ... helped a little, but not with all of my symptoms.) Lithium , depakote, lamictal, and EVERY combination of those...

  7. ADHD? Depression? Bipolar? How can they be confused? 12th October 2006
    ... is a less severe type of bipolar, I started out on lithium and reacted very badly to it, so my doctor switched...

  8. Adderall, Seroquil, and Clomidine? 31st August 2006
    ... Lorazepam (same as Clonidine) .5mg, Seroquel 200mg, Lithium 600mg and Topomax 150mg (PM). It took several years...

  9. Help ADHD Inattentive Child.... 18th August 2006
    ... sociable, and getting upset over little things(low lithium levels). He's not the "stereo typical" what people...

  10. Quick answer needed........ 4th August 2006
    ... bipolar and ADHD and take Zoloft, Adderall, (AM), Lithium , Seroquel,Topomax, and Lorazepam (PM). It took me...

  11. Big Post: My Intro and some Q's 16th March 2006
    ... 16) and they diagnosed me as bipolar and put me on lithium and trophranil. Didn't do a darn thing. They pulled...

  12. Please help me! 8th March 2006
    ... married a couple of years ago to a guy who's been on Lithium (a much different drug, I know, but pscyh med) since ... his Dad diagnosed him as "bipolar" and put him on Lithium for life. The father and his son are both alcoholics ... institutionalized him twice. No one considers that Lithium might just be his problem. When he gets argumentative...

  13. ADD or Bipolar???? 26th June 2005
    ... mania. Being on a mood stabilizer (like Seroquel, Lithium or Depakote) should drastically help with these episodes...

  14. hello, new here, just one question re:strattera 30th April 2005
    ... strattera will do nothing for someone without add (as lithium will not do anything for someone with no mental illness...

  15. A.D.D/ Bipolar??? 20th April 2005
    ... Now My 29 yr. old husband is also bipolar, he takes Lithium though for his bipolar disorder not Ritalin. - Ritalin...

  16. Desperate help needed 19th January 2005
    ... I was even hospitalized as a youg child and put on lithium ,my marriage is strained, ....I truly beleive my father ... What kind of testing do they do?thanks so much Lithium and anti depressants are usually prescribed for bi...

  17. dexedrine question 28th May 2004
    ... mania lasted about a week. The doctors have put him on lithium as well as his epival. He is a lot more calm now but...

  18. Strattera success stories?? 7th April 2004
    ... older posts, I'm 40 yr old male, taking Prozac and Lithium for Bipolar disorder for about 14 yrs. So, I can...

  19. Effexor 12th December 2003
    ... that he needs to be on a mood stabalizer (depakote or lithium possibly)...

  20. Bipolar & a.d.d.?? 25th November 2003
    ... years ago. For the last 13 years I've been on Prozac & Lithium . In the last 2 years I was also diagnosed with sleep...
    ... but depakote reduced my white blood cell count and lithium made it impossible for me to do anything cognitive...

  21. add and abuse 13th November 2003
    ... not know the names. At one time it was wellbutrin, lithium , and xanax, now it's something else. I love my husband...

  22. BeCalmd?? 14th October 2003
    ... :) I just started taking lithium orotate; when did you notice a difference? I am bipolar...

  23. I'm trying to help my husband..need feedback, please read 13th October 2003
    ... Hubby is currently taking Effexor XR (375 mg/day), Lithium (600mg/day), Zyprexa (10mg/night). He was taking...
    ... the Effexor and adderall may be working against the lithium . Now I read your post fast but I don't recall why ... Wellbutrin SR or XL, or possibly a tricyclic AD with lithium before you add in a different stimulant, such as possibly...

  24. What do do w/o a psychologist 6th October 2003
    ... medications. Some meds used are SSRIs and sometimes lithium . Sometimes antipsychotics. Heres some good articles...

Addiction & Recovery board
  1. Treatment caused drug addiction? 4th July 2008
    ... within one visit. I was put on Seroquel, Kolonopin, Lithium , Lamactil, and Depakote. I was taking all of these...

  2. Scared 7th March 2008
    ... if this one doesn't work and they are depacote and lithium . My bi-polar is where I ride on the high side for...

  3. Hi friends 1st February 2008
    ... My son takes 400 mg in addition to 1200 mg of lithium plus the tegretol -- a lot of medication but that...

  4. Work, how do I protect myself? Also drug abuse. Advice, PLEASE. 30th December 2007
    ... since august as far as my prescriptions go. Lamctil, Lithium , Kolonopins, Seroquel. Then last week my sister but...

  5. Benzo addiction hell. So depressed it hurts. 10th September 2007
    ... benzo addiction? i've been on depakote, tegratol and lithium anyway...

  6. Spouse is an addict...Fear that he will take his life! 5th September 2007
    ... the only medication that they gave for manics was Lithium , which he was allergic too. To make a long story...

  7. I am still here hanging on this roller coster ride! 17th June 2007
    ... drug, like suboxone or buprenorphene or libruim or lithium or whatever which one. It’s just another sink hole...

  8. Stay Away From Klonopin...... 16th July 2006
    ... needing some caffeine - that's a no no if you are on lithium . I am feeling a bit torn with what I should do. ...

  9. Health problems after quitting meth, anyone else? 25th June 2006
    ... swings. I have tried ALOT of antidepressants, seroquel, lithium , depakote, with no help. I just dont find anything...

  10. Benzo's 16 years...withdrawal symptoms ? 28th May 2006
    ... klonipin failed and in 1990 the only choice left was lithium . This was from full testing in 1990 from my psychiatri...
    ... last. some a few weeks, some a few years. you were on lithium for a very long time. how long have you been off ...
    ... Do you mean Librium? You said Lithium which is for bi-polar disorder. Assuming you mean...
    ... sleeping disorder, after trying everything except LITHIUM ( sorry about that didnt take lithium)...and the panic...

  11. Help I Need To Get Off Xanax!!!! 21st May 2006
    ... it will help me much. its basically same thing as lithium . thanks for all your help, youve been great through...

  12. Change of Plans 7th July 2005
    ... unit and asked what he was on. They told me he is on lithium and chlonodine. He also told, when I asked him what ... with a curtain pulled around him all drugged up on lithium . Why isn't he going to meetings???? I was hysterical ... me she cannot understand why they would have him on lithium , that it's prescribed for bi-polar and mood disorders ... diagnose him with anything that would call for the use of lithium . I work at a mental health facility and everyone I...
    ... Lithium ?! Admittedly, I am not a doctor, but your story just ... are treated after the addiction is under control. Lithium dosage is mysterious from the start and wild at the ... am surprised that any doctor would experiment with lithium on a new patient they barely know who still has other ... a fair assesment of the patient's reaction to the lithium dosage? I am glad you got a second opinion. I ... experience, but this adds another dimension of concern. Lithium is a real brain circuit-board zapper. Your son might ... have some "static" as the lithium leaves his system, so prepare for that. He might have ... roller coaster ride. Let him know that it is the lithium and he is not losing his mind. Make sure your family...
    ... not say "librium?" If it is librium as opposed to " lithium " that would sound correct in that they use librium...
    ... having him call the other facility. As far as the lithium , she said she told me librium, so you are right, but ... it down as she was saying it, so I think she said lithium herself by mistake. I don't think I would have gotten ... the word lithium out of nowhere because I didn't even know what it...

  13. Suboxone tapering........ 6th June 2005
    ... would never tell anyone who had to be on let's say " lithium " the rest of their lives, that would not be able to...
    ... normal" one is made through drugs. For example, with lithium . In other words, the brains of people with chemical...
    ... normal" one is made through drugs. For example, with lithium . In other words, the brains of people with chemical...

  14. Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms? 4th June 2005
    ... I do know that the few that I went to did give me Lithium and Neurontin to quell the withdrawal symptoms and...

  15. Murphy and anyone interested abut benzos 9th May 2004
    ... later. During those 3 weeks I was recovering from the Lithium and Zyprexa they gave me in the nuthouse. I had no...
    ... later. During those 3 weeks I was recovering from the Lithium and Zyprexa they gave me in the nuthouse. I had no...

  16. when does it end 6th April 2004
    ... went to detox/rehab. After a bad experience in detox( lithium , zyprexa) I went on to a nice rehab. After about ... drugs for about 3 weeks but when I walked out of the lithium fog....I was in good shape. I truly wish that there ... * **, not too effective though.... Zyprexa and Lithium ? Talk about a jump into the frying pan, yikes.....

  17. so many things: reason for sobriety, walking away from mom? 29th March 2004
    ... .zoloft, prozac, valium, percocet, etc. and is on lithium and drinking a fifth of vodka and the same of kahlhua...

  18. please help-- adderall amphetamine addiction withdraw 6th March 2004
    ... stabilizer would probably be the best option for you now. lithium , depakote..etc..may offer you the best relief from...

  19. my aunt! 17th February 2004
    ... son whom is 30 is schizophrenic and she takes his lithium at times.She sometimes drinks big bottles or rum or...

  20. How to cope w/ addicted mom? 22nd January 2004
    ... it is also used as an anti-seizure drug, she's on lithium , not sure if that's the one she was describing, and...

  21. still worried 14th December 2003
    ... have this illness also but have been treated with lithium for years. She is taking it also. More facts, her...
    ... have this illness also but have been treated with lithium for years. She is taking it also. More facts, her...

  22. Bi Polar Disorder 4th December 2003
    ... Hi there, I have bipolar, and have been taking lithium for about 15 years, went though ten years of hellish ... opinion but if you do hve bipolar you should be on lithium or one of the substitues like depakote (never taken...
    ... homicidal depression does to a person. She takes lithium and the such. I just personally think that my life...
    ... kick Pick, first see another dr. lithium is a very old med and has very bad side effects. being...

  23. Mother Needs Advice 4th November 2003
    ... She is so depressed, also is bipolar and is taking lithium and 25mg of elavil which i don;'t think is enough ... I am manic depressive myself and have been on lithium for 15 yeas, and I consider myself pretty ok. ...

  24. My daughter has been a heroin addict for a year 7th October 2003
    ... also prob has manic depresssion which she is taking lithium for. I am trying to occupy these two with small outings...

  25. New Here... 28th September 2003
    ... to answer your question I'm taking metadate CD and lithium . ADHD is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...

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