- Very Lonely... 1st April 2006
... through psychotherapy for 4 years, and then I was put on Lithium , Zoloft, and Seroquel for my bipolar mixed with PTSD...
- What is your memory experience? 28th March 2006
... diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I was recently told that lithium can have this effect - not sure if other meds do or...
- Manic so strong your sick to your stomach 24th March 2006
... most.
My Doc just lowered me a bit on the Lithium with a new pill, I went from 1200 down to 1050. I...
- I desperatley need help ASAP 22nd March 2006
... a bad schedual for medication. I was taking 150mg lithium twice day for a week then it was 300mg twice a day ... then it was 450mg twice day, the first time i took lithium it was almost instant relief, it was great but as...
... diagnosed from March 1995. I first was "Toxic" to Lithium . So I was on Depakote for 5 years,..pure HELL! sorry...
- meds/pregnancy 16th March 2006
... psychologist and psychiatrist---just want suggestions...on lithium , zoloft and klonopin...
- could my psychotic depression be bipolar 16th March 2006
... standard, "classic", euphoric manias that often use lithium . Most likely, if you are bipolar with mixed episodes ... or Tegretol, which seems to work much better than lithium for these cases. The so-called "high" of bipolar mania...
- Unusual Symptoms ? 9th March 2006
... not sure. I've only been to one dr that gave me lithium and depakote. Didn't help, so I went back on Prozac...
... who is bipolar must be on a mood stabilizer such as Lithium , Depakote, or Tegretol, or they will certainly switch...
- new here can anyone help? 7th March 2006
... I was 35. What a waste of life. I was first put on lithium and found out what it was like to be normal. I went...
- Witnessing someone become Manic....? 6th March 2006
... SAP.
She needs to start a mood stabilizer such as lithium .
Good Luck :)
Eyes...
... SAP.
She needs to start a mood stabilizer such as lithium .
Good Luck :)
Eyes
Hey Eyes,
So are...
... from Ruth.
She has over 20 year of stability with Lithium to show the way :)
(Perhaps,she is looking for...
... medication. He's never known me when I wasn't on lithium .
The thing is, I love him enough to never ever...
- Daughter May be Bipolar 4th March 2006
... and a mood stabilizer will do the job (I just take lithium which doesn't seem to be as effective in children...
... had heard that diagnosis for her! She was started on lithium and 10 days later was discharged from the hospital ... was not that successful. She is truly bipolar and lithium is her lifeline. She is very knowledgeable about her ... staying in good condition. There are side effects to the lithium but she deals with those as necessary. She and I are...
... medication. DO not let them put her on Zyprexa. Lithium works well for most. Most bipolar people go through...
... course until her correct diagnosis and the start of her lithium . The symptoms I saw in your discription of Erin that...
- Those with Type II Bipolar What meds have helped you? How long did they take to work? 1st March 2006
... day. Followingare the ones I keep seeing. Abilify, lithium , lamictal,seroquel, trazodone, etc. Thanks ZIG :)...
... LOTS of trial and error- and a really bad go with Lithium .
Many years of self medicating and swinging :) ...
... Lithium worked best, 1200mg daily, eight years, took about...
... just got back from the Doc. He concluded BiPol ll. Lithium for stability and Serequol(Sp?) for sleep. Have heard...
- New BiPolar ll- Need opinions on meds 1st March 2006
... worthless,frustrated, anxious, irritable. My father was on Lithium , but he fought in a War. I guess I am asking any of...
... type 1 and have had trouble with sleep in the past. Lithium and an antipsychotic(Seroquel) pretty much got me...
... When I took lithium I slept very well, I took the majority of the medicine ... and my sleep is better but not like it was when on lithium . May go back to lithium, for me it worked better then ... sleeping.. Although, I did have some side effects with lithium that were bothersome. Antidepressants do not work...
- Not working 27th February 2006
... doctor won't go past 250. Before lamcital I was on lithium for eight years. I think it a better stabilizer but ... I may go back, or ask if I could go on a combo of lithium and lamictal. I wish you well.. karen....
... or at least subside greatly. I got there on 1200 mg lithium , once stable, I tried antidepressants, with bad results ... antidepressants work for some and not for others. I think lithium is supposed to be better for mania. Lamictal better ... that leads to depression, stop the mania, best with lithium . If you start with depression and go straight to mania ... for me. For me, lamictal doesn't work as good as the lithium had. Antidepressants just made things worse.
I...
- Lithium forever? 27th February 2006
... I was on 1200 mg lithium for eight years, went off, and after six months started ... fought my doctor all the way. Now I'm thankful for the lithium and other mood stabilizers. Don't be afraid of it...
... My sister is on Lithium and has tremendous success with it. She's been on...
...
Karen and Lynn both have good testimonials about Lithium . I would like to share that I believe I am the longest ... taking this "natural salt". In 1970, FDA approved Lithium Carbonate for Bipolar Disorder. So I started taking ... stability could ONLY be achieved by compliance with Lithium . I am now at 22 years of STABILITY. I take 300mg AM ... no other meds. ( Ruth is right behind me with her Lithium consistancy and her stability at 20 years ).
By ... the way,I still here that most pdocs will consider Lithium as the first mood stabilizer of choice !
Eyes...
... hug to Eyes because I am one of the big champions of Lithium here - even with side effects my life has been basically ... There are some studies that indicate that some lithium users who stop and restart lithium never reach that ...
I have always been scared silly of going of the lithium because my manias had already spiraled up into the...
... Ruth : Somewhere in my past reserch on Lithium ,I too came across that study on Lithium users who ... stop and restart Lithium ; may never reach full efficiency. My history does ... this study. After 4 episodes of stopping and starting Lithium , I found that it was compliance and consistency that ... years.
So, I really don't care if I need to take Lithium forever. At almost 64, my life is just GREAT ! : ... )
Ruth and I are here to give the "Proof" on Lithium :)
Eyes...
... for his wise old self -
AS LONG AS I STAY WITH THE LITHIUM .
Keep telling your self that just because you feel...
- Ruth, Lithium for 20 years? 26th February 2006
... Hi Pink
I have been on Lithium for 20 years with a break of about 18 months somewhere...
- Bipolar? Mostly Depressed....some Mania 23rd February 2006
... was no mistaking that I was bipolar.
They put me on lithium and 'wham!' I never had another major depression or...
... I am a very rapid cycler. My first drug was Lithium and it worked great on my mood swings. I used it for ... then went without for two years, and sorry I did. The lithium did leave me a little flat, but overall I did very...
... I am a very rapid cycler. My first drug was Lithium and it worked great on my mood swings. I used it for ... then went without for two years, and sorry I did. The lithium did leave me a little flat, but overall I did very...
... was no mistaking that I was bipolar.
They put me on lithium and 'wham!' I never had another major depression or ... been 20 years ago!
Ruth
:)
Ruth, did you take lithium for twenty years? Thx, pinkee...
- Im not bipolar any more 21st February 2006
... doctor incompetent and refused to take the prescribed lithium . Ya see, it is common when mood swingers are on an ... If one med does not work for, try another. I think lithium and lamictal are the best stabilizer. . I live a life...
- Started on Abilify today. Scared and need support 18th February 2006
... familiar with the medications that you're one (I'm on Lithium ) but I wanted to tell you to hang in there...
Some...
- Tegretol experiences wanted! 17th February 2006
... viruses. The past few months I have been okay. Like Lithium , you should get blood work done often as well. As...
- Hubby had appt. with new doc today - lithium 16th February 2006
... Thanks Nodi! I often wonder why lithium isn't prescribed more often... I really think that ... said he's got an excellent chance of stabilizing on lithium and has an wonderful & supportive wife too!
:)...
... I agree with Ruth, lithium is a great drug if you can tolerate the side effects ... . I was on lithium for eight years and had good success. There were some ... hypothyroidism. I've been told that there is a slow release lithium that will help with the spastic bowels, and I took ... biblical) and a couple of good friends. I went off the lithium for two years, and regretted it. My new doctor has ... more time, but I am considering going back to the lithium , but I've been saying that for months now.. Oh well ... won't have to do much hunting. Don't dispear if the lithium doesn't work well, there are other good medications...
... Lithium suited me really well - have to say I thought I was ... than I had ever felt.
I think one of the reasons lithium is good is because it's actually a mineral (it's a ... effects are from the coatings on the tablets, not the lithium itself (although that does cause side effects as it...
... do worry about his eczema though. I read that the lithium can aggravate skin conditions. We will just have to ... my theory is that if he's more regulated with the lithium that he will be less nervous and the eczema won't...
- Exhaustion? 15th February 2006
... drink gallans of water. BUT, the side effects of lithium are nothing compared to my manic behavior and really...
... have to take some form of mood stablizer, such as lithium or depakote, for the rest of your life. I know that...
- Headaches. Which med is causing them? 12th February 2006
... way geodone made me feel at 80 mgs or 40mgs I am on lithium 450 and wellbutrin 150 in the am and lithium 450 and...
- WHAT!? How much for that drug!? 12th February 2006
... serequel (sp?). I might have to go back to the cheap lithium again and maybe mixed with lamictal. The side effects...
- Please HELP me PLEASE 11th February 2006
... supportive family and Very excellent results with Lithium alone.
But. Underneath my wonderful high functioning...
- Is he BP? Please help! 9th February 2006
... to get out of bed. Started medicine and now I am on lithium 450 and wellbutrin 150 in the am and lithium 450 and...
- Did the weight come off after changing from Zyprexa 8th February 2006
... I am on lithium 450 and wellbutrin 150 in the am and lithium 900 and...
- bi-polar disorders...and more.. 8th February 2006
... to get out of bed. Started medicine and now I am on lithium 450 and wellbutrin 150 in the am and lithium 450 and...
... was diagnosed with manic, the doc put me on 600mg of Lithium and no help. About 4 weeks ago it was uped to 1200...
- Lithium 31st January 2006
... she can taper her dose, or leave a few out of the lithium , :) but these symptoms were present even when she...
... she can taper her dose, or leave a few out of the lithium , :) but these symptoms were present even when she...
... Uncontrollable anger is not a side effect of lithium . It is a mood stabilizer and works to bring a bipolar ... Disorder also for example.
Common side effects of Lithium are (I have all of these in this first group)
Increased ... trembling
So you'll notice that the side effects for Lithium are pretty much all physical.
Go figure, huh?
You...
- need advice 30th January 2006
... until the day I was to come back. I was just put on Lithium (again) and I am waiting to see if it helps. I love ... around what do I do? I am going to wait to see how the Lithium effects me, but I don't want to live on all this medication...
... that is across the country. I am just hoping the lithium will help me have a clear mind on what to do.
Thanks...
- Abilify - new med instead of Zyprexa 27th January 2006
... thinking I'm overmedicated. :)
Any thoughts
Lithium ER 1200 mg
Topamax 100 mg
Abilify 5mg
Seroquel...
- Hello... 27th January 2006
... correctly diagnosed and put on ONE mood stabilzer - Lithium .
Twenty years later I have held down good jobs...
... because I OD'd while i was in there...
Well, I was on lithium and topamax (I think thats how you spell it) for awhile ... without the permission of the doctor)
I am glad lithium worked for you though...
I dont know if i would...
- Newly diagnosed...questions 26th January 2006
... given one of the stabilizers that is available.
Lithium (I've been on it for 20 years with great results)...
... they used one of the older yet tried and true meds ( lithium ) on me.
I can handle the side effects and it works...
- Lithium loosing its grip 21st January 2006
... to your Dr. He/She may have you check your serium Lithium level. From there a change in dosage may be needed...
- Skin sensitivity? 20th January 2006
... My father also has bi-polar disorder, and he's on Lithium .
I've always had very sensitive skin; I get itches...
- My husband is BP, OCD, and ADD 19th January 2006
... t sit still. However, I am now being treated with Lithium and helps ALL of my problems and let's me lead a normal ... life. I suggest that you try getting your husband on lithium . Keep me updated...good luck.
TonyaM...
- Is There Anything I Can Do To Keep From Gaining Weight Again On Lexapro? 17th January 2006
... best bet - I drink tons (a good thing since I'm on lithium )
How are you doing otherwise? Everything doing...
... Hi, Ruth. I just started drinking water. I'm on lithium too. The guy scene really isn't happening, but I gave...
... 100 lbs soaking wet when I got married (and I was on Lithium ). My highest weight was 145 lbs (Mtn Dew, poor eating...
- Feeling guilty . . . 17th January 2006
... like that for me over 20 years of being "stable" on lithium . Underneath it all I am still Bipolar. I can't decide...
- What are the symptoms of being toxic on lithium? 15th January 2006
... Signs of toxicity on Lithium usually show up in swelling of face and hands, inability...
... TonyaM-
Last year, i complained about my symptoms of Lithium toxicity on this very board. For some reason, I was ... another story)-I'm back up to my original dose of Lithium -1200 mg day though. This is a peculiar med-but it...
... and irresistably tired. Thanks for help. I take my lithium in the evenings and only on 300 mg right now so I...
... information ( you may want to print this )
For Lithium : Theraputic range : 0.6 - 1.2 mmo 1/L
... Hemodialysis should be considered for patients with serum lithium
>2 mmo 1/L and a deteriorating ... in the severly toxic patient.
If you think your Lithium is high -- get it checked. :)
Eyes...
- Lithium, capsule form, can I cut it? 15th January 2006
... the loop on your meds.
How long have you been on lithium ? Some of the side effects become less after a month ... capsule would be very inexact. And part of what makes lithium so effective is a steady amount in the bloodstream ... calling your doctor's nurse and see about having a lithium level done to make sure that you're not at a toxic...
- Question about bipolar... 14th January 2006
... grandiose ideas.
That was 20+ years ago. With just Lithium I now have a job, a marriage, a stable life.
But...
- Child switching meds-Desprate...need HELP! 14th January 2006
... was stable for a year why change? Have ya'll tried lithium ? Has anything else changed? Things like caffine, sugar...
... was stable for a year why change? Have ya'll tried lithium ? Has anything else changed? Things like caffine, sugar...
... Have you tried lithium yet? My son did great on it. He was on lithium, risperdal...
... him out and things were worse. His Dr put him on lithium in addition to the Seroquel and Adderall he was taking...
... shells but not nearly as bad.
I haven't tried Lithium . The only meds like that hes been on is Depakote....
- my meds and my insurance 10th January 2006
... insurance. Out of curiousity I asked the pharmacy how much lithium would cost me without insurance and they said around ... I am pretty sure my doctor will be putting me on lithium by friday. Is there any other meds that may be covered ... insurance that are like seroquel but not as drastic as lithium ? or what are the worst possible side effects, etc ... lithium can cause?
Any ideas will be helpful...Thanks.
Melissa...
... insurance. Out of curiousity I asked the pharmacy how much lithium would cost me without insurance and they said around ... I am pretty sure my doctor will be putting me on lithium by friday. Is there any other meds that may be covered ... insurance that are like seroquel but not as drastic as lithium ? or what are the worst possible side effects, etc ... lithium can cause?
Any ideas will be helpful...Thanks.
Melissa...
- Trouble sleeping, I take Benadryl Every night. Please Advise 8th January 2006
... is my 'aid' bc I am afraid she will put me back on Lithium and/or Seraquel and admonish me do drop the bennies...
... on your "hooked" feeling. In my case,I have taken Lithium for over 35 years. However, for 21 years,I have been...
- Lithium=fatigue, other medication??? 7th January 2006
... Hi,
I am taking lithium for bipolar disorder right now, but it makes me extremely...
... I really like Lamictal (I do 200mg/day), Lithium did not sit well with me. I was tired ALL the time...
... How much lithium are you taking and how long have you been taking it ... ?
I've been on lithium for 20 years,work, maintain a marriage & keep the...
... Ruth,
I have been on lithium for about 9 months. For a while I was taking 900 mg ... life though, so i don't know what to attribute to the lithium and what to attribute to other things. I think, though...
... Topamax. It doesn't have the sedating side effects like Lithium .. and Lithium will also make you heavier... Topamax...
... let you know that when I got married I had been on Lithium for 5 years and was 5'2" and 102 lbs.
At 51 I'm still ... 5'2" and 125 lbs - not bad for 20 years on Lithium ... I blame middle age more than my med!!
The weight...
- Depakote? 6th January 2006
... helps with my mixed mania and depression more than Lithium does. This is no small undertaking-I had many side...
- Bipolar help needed 2nd January 2006
... Abilify and Seroquel for AP's now, and Topamax and Lithium Carbonate also. I really like the Abilify, in combination...
- Struggle with Olanzapine 31st December 2005
... insurance you could
get weight loss surgery. I take lithium but I've still doubled my weight over the last
8...
- Something other than Sudafed? 30th December 2005
... Pseudoephedrine, interferes with the usefulness of Lithium .
Does anyone know of a decongestant that does not...
- Hospitalization 28th December 2005
... Amitriptilyne (sp?) which worked really well, and lithium made me feel human for the first time in my life ...
- Do you take Abilify for BP? 27th December 2005
... Abilify for over a year for my BP 1 in addition to Lithium , Seroquel, and Topamax. It has worked wonders for...
- does my 9 yr old daughter have bipolar? 15th December 2005
... other type of meds for bipolar. Mood stabilizers like Lithium and Depakote are the most common, though. If you have...
- Thirsty from depakote or symbyax? 12th December 2005
... to be thristy? I dont think this is normal, its not lithium
thanks...
... to be thristy? I dont think this is normal, its not lithium
thanks
Hi, what is symbyax? Is that like Zyprexa...
... to be thristy? I dont think this is normal, its not lithium
thanks
When i was taking Depakote I got a really...
- Ack Pharmacy ran out of my med 11th December 2005
... I tried to refill my lithium Friday and I was informed by the pharmacy I go to ...
So here I sit, going on my third day without the lithium , hoping there will be some tomorrow. I am starting...
... that has some.
I would be frantic not having any lithium and I really really am concerned for you! The other ... are in the normal cycle of things (despite being on lithium ) might make a difference on whether you do start to ... go up or down before you get some more Lithium in you...
Fingers crossed, please let me know how...
... since you would have less than the right amount of lithium in your system to be effective even closer to another ... tablets tho.
I am so GLAD that you've got your lithium back. I always tell Mr. Ruth that he is the SECOND ... best thing that has ever happened to me because Lithium is FIRST!!
:)...
... by the pharmacy they dont normally keep that much Lithium
on stock and they had to order it. I was rather ... surprised but evenually got
my lithium . Then I discovered I still had a refill on my old...
... were different on the bottle, is there a shortage of Lithium going on out there?...
... The same thing happened to me and my lithium and they tried to tell me I was the one to blame for...
... Some pharmacies may tell you that they are out of Lithium Carbonate (the pink capsule) Approx. $15.00 for 180 ... insurence coverage. Go figure ! Is there really a Lithium shortage out there ? ? :)...
- weight gain 11th December 2005
... weight gain side effect was Lamictal....but Depokote; Lithium ; Zyprexia and Ellaville...forget it....I think I gained...
- Does bipolar really make a guy do things like this?????? 9th December 2005
... rage - but I am Type I Bipolar and before I found Lithium I was majorly psychotic.
And because of that experience...
- Meds 28th November 2005
... taking Zoloft during testing. Mood stabilizers such as lithium , tegretol, and depakene taken with an antidepressant ... manic episodes. It is recommended that those taking lithium have their lithium levels monitored after beginning ... with Zoloft, and appropriate adjustments made in the lithium dose if needed....
- how can I dispute bipolar2/mixed diagnosis? 28th November 2005
... doctor said I was Bipolar 2/mixed. I was placed on lithium and zoloft. Two weeks later I had a hysterectomy in...
... for someone to put you on a strong psych med like Lithium which is very strong for Bipolar yes, and it can cause...
- obsession issues 28th November 2005
... Lamictal doesn't cause weight gain like Depakote or Lithium (I'm obsessive about my health and dying of heart...
- Help Plz~ Seperated from Bipolar Hubby 24th November 2005
... to get out of bed. Started medicine and now I am on lithium 450 and wellbutrin 150 in the am and lithium 450 and...
- bipolar & want to get pregnant 23rd November 2005
... trying to become pregnant). Some stabilizers like lithium are deemed not as risky to the baby as they originally...
... studies) I have read that the risk of birth defects from lithium aren't as high as the anti-convulsants....something...
- If I couldn't take my Lithium.... 17th November 2005
... REALLY older and near the end - would I go off my lithium and end my days on earth in a happy/spiritual high ... from earth in a true happy/spiritual high without Lithium . This is truly a "normal" way to die,
Right ? :...
... be very tuned in to my spiritual side. BL (before lithium !) my manias tended towards the religious/spiritual ... thru the years who have wanted to switch me off of lithium .
Thanks again for talking a bit about medication...
- Running Out Of Hope 17th November 2005
... Maybe Lithium is helping me out a little bit but not enough. I recently...
... others favour the more modern ones. I personally found Lithium and Mirtazipine worked well together for me, although...
- Question about Topamax 12th November 2005
... ~
i have bipolar disorder II.. my dr suggested lithium .. except i have an eating disorder and so i really...
... more depressive end of the spectrum???I know that Lithium has been my "cornerstone" of my med therapy for the ... earlier Topamax does have weight loss properties. Lithium did maintain the weight I gained with another drug...
... more depressive end of the spectrum???I know that Lithium has been my "cornerstone" of my med therapy for the ... earlier Topamax does have weight loss properties. Lithium did maintain the weight I gained with another drug...
... ~
i have bipolar disorder II.. my dr suggested lithium .. except i have an eating disorder and so i really ... okay for this type? Thanks
i hear that on the lithium , i had a dr once who tried to put me on lithium for...
- hey, is anyone mostly mixed states? advice please. 12th November 2005
... episode that i decided to listen to my doctor and try lithium . it actually works great for me. no fatigue or fuzziness...
... just diagnosed a couple of months ago and am now on lithium and lamictal. I was also on abilify but had weird...
- Mania and Memory Loss 12th November 2005
... months to get a good grasp of time I thought it was the lithium , although it could very well be the stress of the...
- The Incarus Project 10th November 2005
... now, and I can say that my "creativity" comes from Lithium . Your past posts, Ruth, are saying the same thing ... ,at 20 years of stability with Lithium .
You show a lot of "creativity",Ruth. :)...
... wasn't hard for me to decide between the highs and Lithium .
What did I give up? The joy of writing and parenthood...
... lower level than it was in my twenties BL (before Lithium !) - but, once again, I wouldn't trade my sanity for...
... this by staying stable with your BP for 20 years with Lithium . You "Go Girl" !
Looking back to what you could ... you to do "different goals" with the stability of Lithium .
Yes, from a distance, we know each other well. We...
... Ok, so my brain is in a lithium brine: Make that Ruth 3:11!!!
"And now, my daughter...
... of giving and sharing with others
We know what Lithium can do for our lives the last 20+ years. I still seem...
- Bipolar and pregnant ??? 8th November 2005
... anti-psychotics (Zyprexa, Seroquel, Risperdal) or lithium and other mood stabilizers, but I do know that the...
... the Wellbutrin. I know the SSRI's are pretty safe, Lithium has a small percentage of risk of birth defects (heart...
- Bipolar & Work 6th November 2005
... job!
I'm a Type I, and I was lucky to respond to lithium very well. I worked for a long time - until I hit...
- Newly DX as BP and on Endronax/roboxetine 31st October 2005
... episode,in your life;your pdoc will need to consider Lithium , a mood stablizer.
There come a time when we need...
... pdoc can start with a established antidepressent and Lithium as a mood stablizer. It has been my experience,being ... BP for 43 years,and taking Lithium for 35 years, that my stability is with Lithium for...
- Please help my husband! 30th October 2005
... doc in the big city.
I would love for him to try lithium but his current doc doesn't believe in it. Says it...
... so that he can get his meds changed. He is going to lithium and I hope that it works and doesn't poison him. I...
... both doing. I would be interested in hearing how the lithium works for him.
I found out Tuesday the my hubby wasn...
... the same thing. He seems to be doing better on the lithium . He isn't as angry as he was, he said that he doesn ... mine takes trileptal, buspar, and celexa with the lithium . Do you have children? I am curious as to what the...
... you and having future children, I'm not sure about Lithium . I know women can't take it can't while pregnant because ... she was BP and wanted a baby. She had to go off of Lithium and her family was so freaked out. Even though her ... there are effects to the baby if the father is on Lithium or not.
As for not telling the whole story, I have...
... most part. My husband seems to be much better on the Lithium . I just hope that it won't end up poisoning him. My...
- Questions about lithium 29th October 2005
... I've been on lithium alone for 20 years. I have some side effects, but ... had 20 years with NO manias or severe depressions.
Lithium is truly the best thing that ever happened to me....
... Hi-
I have taken Lithium since being diagnosed with BP, works great on mania ... depression in my opinion. My doc is considering d/c Lithium in favor of Lamictal for me in the next couple months ... . As far as side effects, Lithium had a few for me-water retention, swelling in the...
... disorder, and need to be on a mood stabilizer such as lithium . Just a side note- now that you've had a manic episode ... you have? This would help determine whether or not lithium would be a good match for you. If you had the classic ... and no signs of a mixed episode and rapid cycling, lithium is probably a good choice. However, if your main symptom...
... Hi,
I was on Lithium for eight years with some side effects. It brought ... approved of as an antidepressive mood stabilizer. As for Lithium , it is better approved of as a manic mood stabilizer ... .
Wish I could stay with the Lamictal, but Lithium works best for me. I Thank God for that much. ...
... doctor and guess what he told me, I have to stay on Lithium and Lamictal-along with these other meds for at least ... I am posting this here b/c I have a question with Lithium in mind-how many have tried Lithium and Lamictal together...
... would tell me what the side effects actually are with Lithium and Lamictal. The meds that I have taken have been...
... natural remedies same result. I am heavily considering LIthium because it doesnt seem to work the same way and Im ... kind enoug to give me some of your experiences with LIthium as I am doing really bad mentally and am just looking ... there was. So many effects and allergic reactions, but Lithium was the only thing that worked. What I can remember ... stoped one time to see if I could good go with the lithium n. It lasted 1yr and had to get back on. I have been ... off Lithium n now for 1 yr and 10 months. And when I relaspe and ... I'm sure it will happen Lithium will be the only thing I take. I wish you good luck...
... [QUOTE=Ruth6:11]I've been on lithium alone for 20 years. I have some side effects, but ... had 20 years with NO manias or severe depressions.
Lithium is truly the best thing that ever happened to me. ...
Hello I was given lithium while in a manic state, it did indeed kill the mania ... and it seemed to just get worse, Also do you find lithium any good for the depressive side? I did not think...
- Lithium with Topamax 27th October 2005
... hey,
I am on Lithium , Topamax, and Lamictal(along with 2 other psych meds ... are with the weight issue. I am looking at d/c my Lithium because of weight gain(with pdoc's permission , of ... agitation, and kept my weight down. The doc says d/c Lithium would help with my weight loss.(I had gained a mountain...
... Topamax has been used with lithium and in other drug combinations for Bipolar for ages...
... I was at one point on Lithium and Topomax together (along with prozac and abilify ... ). I had a really bad experience with it. Both lithium and topomax make you groggy and kind of make your ... driving at all. At that point I went off of both the lithium and the topomax and I felt a lot better and could...
- Open Question for all diagnosed with BipolarI&II 26th October 2005
... ????? It makes me sick.
I have been on: Epival, lithium , olanzipine, Remeron, Paxil, Seroquel, tryptophan...
... medication made me go completely manic
I took lithium for a year and seroquel for a couple of months , I...
- Topamax ? 20th October 2005
... Lamictal. I think I'll just scrap it all and go back to Lithium only and my antipsychotic when things get bad. I hate ... ll do I know? I do know I was doing alot better on Lithium and Risperdal-but accordinly, "the combo was making...
... psych meds)
Lithium 900mg
Abilify...
- No meds....... Why Is things so peaceful??? 20th October 2005
... all know that i am tring to wing myself off of the lithium im down to 2 a day (4 a day,berfore) I feel better ... day........I changed so much when i started taking lithium . I think the only reason they put me on it was because...
... all know that i am tring to wing myself off of the lithium im down to 2 a day (4 a day,berfore) I feel better ... day........I changed so much when i started taking lithium . I think the only reason they put me on it was because ... babygrl337, so you say the only reason why you were put on lithium was because the dp pills wouldn't work huh? So what...
