List of topic discussions that mention the drug Lithium.

1725. Depression is untreatable! 11th July 2006
      
      ... this was slowly increased and later supplemented with Lithium (1,000mg). We spent some time on this due to its ... pulled off this when I went for a blood test (for the lithium ) and the nurses realized how jaundiced I was. I wasn...
      
      
1726. Brain noise 8th July 2006
      
      ... that can quiet this chatter. I'm bi-polar so I take lithium , effexor, and xanax. I also have RA and fibromyalgia...
      
      
1727. slipping back and losing momentum 6th July 2006
      
      ... upped. Or try another med. Alternatively ask about lithium to boost your current meds effect. Read about lithium...
      ... yeh i'll check with the docs about lithium and do a bit of sneaky detective work of my own. Cheers...
      
      
1728. Has anyone talked to their doctor about EMSAM? 4th July 2006
      
      ... when I first started on it. (I also take Lamictal and lithium , which may also have contributed to the weight gain...
      
      
1729. If you could take one pill to be happy 4th July 2006
      
      ... Oh in comparison I pay less than a dollar for my lithium plus a 7.50 pharmacist fee, that is in canada. k...
      
      
1730. Cottonmouth! 4th July 2006
      
      ... you taking? I know I need to drink constantly on Lithium . trg247...
      ... With lithium it has been over six months and I still need to drink...
      
      
1731. Paxil weight gain/hypothyroid 1st July 2006
      
      ... of the Paxil, and on a different med. I am now on Lithium and it seems to be working. I have severe clinical...
      
      
1732. Anyone heard of "Serenity"? 1st July 2006
      
      ... Hi Sugar, I did a quick search for lithium orotate (the generic name for Serenity) and there ... shown it to be worse on the kidneys that ordinary lithium carbonate. Overall the impression I get is that lithium ... quote from the abstract: It seems inadvisable to use lithium orotate for the treatment of patients. Best, Charme...
      ... Hey Charme, Thanks for the link regarding lithium orotate. Since I hadn't done any research online yet...
      
      
1733. What drug? 30th June 2006
      
      ... remember the ones that I don't like- prozac, depakote, lithium , well butrin (sp?), paxel, effexor XL (OK but still...
      
      
1734. when should sexual drive return on wellbutrin? 29th June 2006
      
      ... if at all. i am taking lexapro and lithium and started wellbutrin about five weeks ago. no...
      ... if at all. i am taking lexapro and lithium and started wellbutrin about five weeks ago. no...
      ... lithium is only theraputic when it reaches a certen level...
      
      
1735. Remeron 24th June 2006
      
      ... you. Best, Charme PS I'm on two meds as the Lithium acts as a booster to the primary med...
      ... therapy) if you think you need it. Also, ask about lithium . It requires blood tests every 3months (more until...
      ... this new meds time to work I might lose the plot. Lithium will go look that up cheers :)...
      ... manner...no thank you! :) Did you ask at all about Lithium ? I googled prochlorperazine and saw it's an anti...
      
      
1736. has anyone ever added a third med? 19th June 2006
      
      ... sleep/depression 4. Wellbutrin - depression 5. Lithium - mood stabilizer 6. Zyprexa - anti psycotic 7...
      ... sleep/depression 4. Wellbutrin - depression 5. Lithium - mood stabilizer 6. Zyprexa - anti psycotic 7...
      ... sleep/depression 4. Wellbutrin - depression 5. Lithium - mood stabilizer 6. Zyprexa - anti psycotic 7...
      
      
1737. VNS Assessment 17th June 2006
      
      ... ll be on clomipramine for long! Oh yeah and the lithium doesn't bother me too much. I mean it can screw up...
      ... comment on it...And I just got finshed reading about Lithium ....okay this is what I think...man that is another ... side effects from that...and ANTIDEPRESSANTS with LITHIUM cause SIDE EFFECTS to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM!...
      ... I can be sure what's going on! Oh yeah and the lithium , I've been on that since I started taking ADs. I...
      
      
1738. VNS trial application 7th June 2006
      
      ... I just asked if you read the side effects because Lithium can cause from what I read some mental crap of it...
      ... again! Woohoo! I've been taking the same dosage of lithium since early 2005. It's used to boost the effects ... assistance from ADs or anything else. As I said above the lithium is a secondary med to boost the effects of the primary...
      
      
1739. Any luck? 5th June 2006
      
      ... anything for me at 60mgs. As for wild dreams right now lithium seems to be the culprit. take care trg247...
      
      
1740. Lexapro = Always Hungry? 30th May 2006
      
      ... diagnosed at 14 but i finally gave in and said yes too lithium ive always been petite size 1 and very into my looks ... being hungry and believe me i know the feeling from lithium . is worth it if at the end of the day u can look make...
      
      
1741. Tried many different medicines 27th May 2006
      
      ... results such as effexor and wellbutrin, or effexor and lithium . Anyway give some more time and hopefully all will...
      
      
1742. depression plus over counter meds 24th May 2006
      
      ... wellbutrin,zyprexa, effexor, remeron, trazadon and lithium . I destroyed my back almost ten years ago so now...
      
      
1743. Hate vivid dreams 22nd May 2006
      
      ... producing these dreams more than likely effexor or lithium take care trg247...
      
      
1744. Your most embarrassing "I must have dreamt it" moment? 22nd May 2006
      
      ... Did I dream that?" before talking! For me it's the lithium which causes it and it was a while before I realised ... it too. So I was on a high dosage of lithium (1,000mg) and trying different meds for some time...
      
      
1745. HELP SSRI to EFFEXOR or MAOI 22nd May 2006
      
      ... they gradually increased the dosage, then introduced lithium and gradually increased that. As far as I was concerned ... mix a coctail of different medications besides the lithium . Of course, he may be waiting for one medication...
      
      
1746. Lithium Takers How Much Weight Have You Gained??????!!!!!!!!!! 20th May 2006
      
      ... I do not know if lithium is to blame or one of the others that I take. The ... big thing with lithium is you really need to drink alot of water through...
      ... and for at least the past year I've been on 1,000mg lithium as a booster (btw, I'm in the uk too and the psychs ... down stairs, I put it down to that rather than the lithium . As for the constant water trg247, that's my big...
      ... What has Lithium done for you. Has it improved your mindset. Have...
      ... Dan_Sims, The reason I'm on lithium is to compliment others ADs and boost their effctiveness...
      ... i have been reading up on all the meds and it says lithium is so much better for manic than depakote and others ... patients. please anyone let me know if you are on lithium and your results. looking for a miracle for my son...
      ... fill you in further though. I first came across lithium before I fully accepted that I suffer from depression ... book is now in storage) I recall that it spoke of lithium as a primary medication available over the counter ... medications have not been effective. When taking lithium it's very important to have regular blood tests. ... nor do I know how the general medical practice view lithium as a primary drug. What I've written is only from...
      
      
1747. a piece of me 19th May 2006
      
      ... Effexor - 150mg, Wellbutrine - 300mg, Remeron - 60mg, lithium - 1050mg, Zyprexa - 20mg, Trazodone - 150mg. Anxiety...
      ... Effexor 150mg, Remeron 60mg, Wellbutrin 300mg, Lithium 1050mg, Zyprexa 20mg, Trazadone 125mg is this me...
      
      
1748. Debate: Meds--a gift from science or an evil from profiteers?? 18th May 2006
      
      ... test for the whatever it is they should, with say lithium or depakote. I know mine didn't for those, so I quit...
      
      
1749. Appmnt With Pysch Dr On Weds 15th May 2006
      
      ... While I was there I also ask her about maybe coming of lithium and she strongly advised me not to. She said my body...
      
      
1750. More than one SSRI at a time? 13th May 2006
      
      ... wellbutrin plus two mood stabilizers/antipsycotic: lithium and zyprexa. The doctor prescribed this when I was...
      
      
1751. hmmmmm 13th May 2006
      
      ... took remeron which is also suppose to be sedating and lithium , I have no idea if lithium is sedating or not. I...
      
      
1752. Could this be depression or something else? 9th May 2006
      
      ... family history. Uncle and aunt on mom's side both on lithium and their dad had depression too. I think my mom...
      
      
1753. Effexor,lamictal & Provigil combo 7th May 2006
      
      ... features = I take effexor, remeron, wellbutrin, zyprexa, lithium and trazodone. You are not alone on odd combos, mine...
      
      
1754. Mood Stablizer and Antidepressant? 4th May 2006
      
      ... currently on three antidepressants, two mood stabilizers ( lithium and zyprexa) and a sleeping med. Initially I noticed ... the difference when Lithium was added the Zyprexa helps me from seeing things ... and hearing things that are not there. Lithium is pretty good in the long run at least for me. ...
      
      
1755. Depression with Psychosis 28th April 2006
      
      ... kick in. I currently take three antidepressants plus lithium and zyprexa to help with the psycotic end. It took...
      
      
1756. Lithium? 23rd April 2006
      
      ... I was prescribed lithium as an "adjunct" with an antidepressant I was already ... with him. It may be worth getting a second opinion - lithium is something you should take only if you really need...
      ... First off, lithium is often touted as THE bipolar drug. I could maybe ... like Lamictal to help with the anti-depressant, but lithium ? Why would you have to be subjected to the side effects ... that you are bipolar in the first place? Furthermore, lithium is best for bipolar I's, those that have "classic ... suited for you. I definitely would talk to your doctor. Lithium is an excellent medication... for bipolar disorder...
      ... I have been on Lithium for depression since last November. The bigh thing ... other than the before mentioned thirsty side effect Lithium has been pretty good too me. Oh I just remembered...
      ... I am diagnosed as bipolar and take lithium . It doesn't really have many side effects for me as...
      
      
1757. Was just told Amitriptiline (Elavil) is only for mild depression...confused.. 22nd April 2006
      
      ... on the Amitriptiline am also on a mood stabliser ( lithium ). As I said I have been on many many different meds...
      
      
1758. Sick of supplements, meds, sadness, therapy, depression, - considering ECT 21st April 2006
      
      ... drugs and antidepressants such as Prozac, Librium and lithium . After more than 50 ECT treatments from 1967 to...
      
      
1759. multiple ADs 10th April 2006
      
      ... wellbutrin and remeron for depression and zyprexa and lithium for the rest (psycotic features). I have seen some...
      
      
1760. What Meds Are You Taking And Are They Helping? 9th April 2006
      
      ... lets see here Am - 5mg of Zyprexa - 300 mg of lithium - 150 mg of effexor - 300 mg of wellbutrin PM ... - 15mg of Zyprexa - 750mg of lithium - 60 mg of remeron - 100mg of trazadone I have...
      
      
1761. Meds, no meds--What's YOUR story? 8th April 2006
      
      ... harm MEDICATION - Zyprexa, Trazadone, Effexor, Lithium , Wellbutrin. Without the meds I would be in a real...
      
      
1762. psychotic depression/despair 24th March 2006
      
      ... I am on : effexor, wellbutrin, trazadone, zyprexa, lithium , remeron. The lithium and Zyprexa are anti psycotics...
      ... wellbutrin and two mood stabilizers/anti psycotics - lithium and zyprexa plus 1 sleeping aid - trazadone. For...
      
      
1763. question about paranoid 20th March 2006
      
      ... talking about doing something to me. I take zyprexa and lithium to help get my moods stabilized and keep the psycotic...
      
      
1764. taking pain meds when on AD's 15th March 2006
      
      ... am on are: effexor, wellbutrin, zyprexa, trazadone, lithium . I think I will take ibuprophen as I am unsure if...
      
      
1765. generic antidepressants 13th March 2006
      
      ... I take generic Lithium and Trazadone. I am fortuneate that I get Effexor...
      
      
1766. Am I thick or is it part of depression?????? 10th March 2006
      
      ... myself. I am currently on 200mg amiltriptiline, 800mg lithium and half a mg of larazipam. Hopefully one day I'll...
      
      
1767. Zyprexa 9th March 2006
      
      ... mother thinks it is a great med for him. He took Lithium for most of his life and just in the last 5 years...
      
      
1768. Derpession treated diet? 9th March 2006
      
      ... serum level checked every three months because I'm on lithium . I might have to watch what I eat as my sugar level...
      
      
1769. I See Things That Are Not There 1st March 2006
      
      ... not there, I am on two anti-psycotics, zyprexa and lithium , what do I see? Normally little black specks jumping...
      
      
1770. Ever wonder if your doctor 25th February 2006
      
      ... next time I see him -- maybe see if he'll put me on lithium (which is used to treat bipolar.) Anyway, your...
      
      
1771. Lithium???? 25th February 2006
      
      ... I have been on Lithium for close to four months or so. The big thing is ... effective so I hope you like blood tests. What else, lithium has a side effect whre any food you taste or smell ... has a very distinctive metal flavor to it. I use lithium as a anti psycotic/mood stabilizer but as for depression...
      
      
1772. psychotic depression-what works 20th February 2006
      
      ... tried fish oil-- wow does that ever not work. Does lithium produce good effects? Also I've become extremely...
      ... aggressive treatment program and would like to go on lithium , a tricyclic antidepressant and even electroconvulsive...
      ... aggressive treatment program and would like to go on lithium , a tricyclic antidepressant and even electroconvulsive...
      ... your reply, I just want the truth. Have you tried lithium ? Also where do you live? I was thinking about getting...
      ... before I signed myself out. I have been taking Lithium for a few months now, 1050mg a day, it being one of...
      
      
1773. Can you believe worrying about feeling good?? 19th February 2006
      
      ... I can not help as I take different ones, effexor , lithium , wellbutrin, trazadone, remeron. Best of luck ...
      
      
1774. Odd Side Effects 11th February 2006
      
      ... after awhile being on the drug So hear I go Lithium - This happens a few times a day but any food I smell...
      ... Lithium is an alkali-metal element, apparently. That sounds...
      
      
1775. Anyone taking multiple brands of ADs together? 11th February 2006
      
      ... few months along with taking Trazadone, Zyprexa and Lithium so I would not worry too much on being over medicated...
      
      
1776. any students on A'Ds??? 8th February 2006
      
      ... something. Right now I'm doing a 300mg increase of Lithium , which has sent my IQ into dangerously low territories...
      
      
1777. Meds comparison 1st February 2006
      
      ... awhile could not tell you if it is working or not 8. Lithium - Been on this for awhile, doctor thinks its working...
      ... something else oh a doctor once tried to put me on lithium , but after a friend of mine ( who was also seeing...
      
      
1778. what dose works for you? 26th January 2006
      
      ... my current combo: effexor 150mg remeron 60mg lithium 300mg am 750mg pm zyprexa 5mg am 15mg pm wellbutrin...
      
      
1779. Should I just suffer in silence? 25th January 2006
      
      ... is now on effexor, wellbutrin, tazadone, zyprexa, lithium and remeron. From what i know, this combo seems to...
      
      
1780. Changing from Paxil (after >10yrs) to Cymbalta 25th January 2006
      
      ... deepest depression known associated with it. I take Lithium and Cymbalta (60 mg) and I feel like I've never felt ... to name a few. I'm sure treating the Bipolar II w/ Lithium is partly why I've had such great success, but I attribute...
      
      
1781. SNRI's 24th January 2006
      
      ... even Bipolar and not even know it). I am now on Lithium and Cymbalta. It's amazing. I lived so much of my...
      ... which as I've said before, I hate! Also, I believe Lithium is definintely a weight gainer. I've tried some SSRI...
      
      
1782. What does it feel like to be on medication? 16th January 2006
      
      ... stay on my meds. Also, you might want to give lithium a shot. It's used to treat bipolar disorder a lot...
      
      
1783. weird feeling 14th January 2006
      
      ... Hi, I am taking lithium and without the lithium I feel scared and panicky and worry a lot. I worry ... to break up with my girlfriend. However, with the lithium this fear goes away and I am happy for once. Like...
      
      
1784. Introduction/Reintroduction 7th January 2006
      
      ... Anxiety Disorder MEDICATION - Currently on- Effexor, Lithium , Remeron, Zyprexa, Wellbutrin, Trazadone - use to...
      
      
1785. mood stabilizers 6th January 2006
      
      ... have bipolar II, or people who only are hypomanic. Lithium is far superior for "classic", euphoric, psychotic ... nearly as much interference with their lives. However, lithium is often the only drug needed for bipolar I's: for...
      ... have bipolar II, or people who only are hypomanic. Lithium is far superior for "classic", euphoric, psychotic ... nearly as much interference with their lives. However, lithium is often the only drug needed for bipolar I's: for...
      ... I am on Wellbutrin and Lithium........... lithium being the "mood stabilizer." I am not bi polar. My ... but I did some research and also remembered I was on Lithium before. I also found another psych MD who was less ... rigid. I am "stabilized" and the lithium made all the difference in the world. I am going to...
      
      
1786. Anti Depressants?? 1st December 2005
      
      ... at a time Remeron Celexa Paxil Wellbutrine Lithium , not sure if this is an AD or not right now I ... take lithium , paxil and wellbutrine but most doc's won't do this...
      
      
1787. I asked here once "does anyone ever get better?" 10th November 2005
      
      ... normal" again and I am happy, thanks to cymbalta and lithium , I guess it was a matter of finding the right combo...
      ... normal" again and I am happy, thanks to cymbalta and lithium , I guess it was a matter of finding the right combo...
      
      
1788. can I get through depression? 23rd October 2005
      
      ... even or level it out." I am also on a low dose of lithium . How is your sleep? TonyaM...
      ... even or level it out." I am also on a low dose of lithium . How is your sleep? TonyaM I have been sleeping...
      
      
1789. To Tonya M 20th October 2005
      
      ... if it works. One more thing, I am on a low dose of lithium to even things out with the cymbalta. Lithium is given ... is working and effexor didn't, because I was not on lithium with effexor. However, I do not think that is the...
      
      
1790. Anyone given up on anti-depressants? 20th October 2005
      
      ... role. I Kept trying and I am now on cymbalta (and lithium for bipolar disorder). I disagree that it is all in...
      
      
1791. lithium, wellbutrinXL and paxil 11th October 2005
      
      ... it worked well though initially. Do you know if lithium causes weight gain? What about Celexa??? Anyone...
      ... Hi all, Unfortunately, lithium does seem to cause significant weight gain, but then ... experience (working with people who were prescribed lithium ...) it has caused weight gain. Lithium is usually ... describe it) I acutally had this conversation about Lithium with a co-worker of mine, who a while ago was diagnosed ... situational depression, and she mentioned that the Lithium was prescribed to her to level her out and to help...
      
      
1792. A letter to my past 8th October 2005
      
      ... following: Paxil, Zyprexa, Remeron, Seriquill, trazadone, Lithium . So I am on 3 different anti depressants and they...
      ... that will be determined in how well I respond to the lithium take care...
      ... I hate that. Well, I have work to do, Boring! Lithium , my duaghter was on it. Worked fine for her, no issues...
      ... awhile and it has not reared its ugly head. Now the lithium I kind of wonder about for when I was in the hospital ... they would vhevk the lithium levels every tuesday morning but since I have been...
      ... effexor,wellbutrin and zyprexa at the hospital and lithium and trazadone at the pharmacy. Every Friday I repeat...
      ... tomorrow for a blood test appointment to check my lithium levels. I am normally a pretty creative person but...
      
      
1793. cymbalta 6th October 2005
      
      ... depression seems gone! I am also on a very lose dose of lithium for bipolar disorder...I do have severe anxiety but...
      
      
1794. I just... just...I don't know. 27th July 2005
      
      ... with only milk for weeks. From her being a zombie on lithium to her beating my sister within inches of her life...
      
      
1795. Cold turkey from meds.....anyone else 24th July 2005
      
      ... I quit paxil, xanax, lithium & cymbalta I had problem with paxil for a few days...
      ... I quit paxil, xanax, lithium & cymbalta I had problem with paxil for a few days...
      
      
1796. How do you know you're ready to discontinue antidepressants? 20th July 2005
      
      ... I decided to go off my meds paxil, xanax lithium & cymbalta been off of everything 1 month except paxil...
      
      
1797. Driver Going Back To Work 19th July 2005
      
      ... johns wort, zoloft, paxil, prozac, lexapro, cymbalta, lithium to xanax and back to paxil with no results for my...
      
      
1798. Living with Depression 13th July 2005
      
      ... to paxil, then zoloft then wellbutrin then prozac, lithium , cymbalta,lexapro, xanax, back to paxil and now have...
      
      
1799. so confused please help 4th July 2005
      
      ... my meds again they want to put me on stuff called lithium cabonate? i read some info on it but im scared that...
      ... Hi, I just wanted to say that my hubby was on Lithium carbonate for quite a while and it helped him tremendously ... back problems and it intensified the effect of the lithium and his hands were shaking like he had Parkinsons ... disease. The anti inflamitory meds and the Lithium didn't mix well. Lithium works well for alot of people...
      ... My stepdaughter has been on Lithium carbonate for a year or so and she is doing great...