- Think My Meds Have Stopped Working! Any advice? 21st July 2008
... Diagnosed 18 months ago. On Lithium 800mg, Citalopram 60mg and Lamotrigine (Lamictal) ... Epilim or Depakote are similar i believe) instead of Lithium does anyone think this might help?
Im so fed up ... with the low mood that ive considered coming off the Lithium but i know that would be a bad move !
Thanks all...
- What do you do when you start to hate the meds? 19th July 2008
... of pills. I am on Lamictal, Abilify, Ativan, and Lithium . I was not right until I started the Lithium and ... least I would like to give it a shot with just the Lithium and Ativan.
Has anyone else been through this?...
... feeling drugged. And they are very expensive. The Lithium and Ativan are both generic and do not cost that much ... really did start feeling better after I started the Lithium and I think that is what made the difference. I just...
- So tired... and frustrated 15th July 2008
... Hi all. I posted a little while back about Lithium making me sleep and unable to function for days. ... irritable b/c I am tired ALL THE TIME. Even before the lithium . I am tired of living my life being tired and exhausted...
- Anyone with Lupus too? 9th July 2008
... depression is just worse. Now I have to go back on lithium , yuk! I also take wellbutrin and plaquenil, provigil...
... she wants me to stay off lamictal and stick with lithium . I have been weaned off lamictal and have begun the ... lithium .
Have you ever been tested for CPK levels? When...
... there a reason you were put on that in addition to the lithium ? And how is your bp now - are you okay in your stability...
... that caused it.
Now it is a toss up between the lithium which is a strain on my kidneys and the lamictal which ... Both not great for lupus! My shrink wants me off lithium so not to harm the body but my rheumie wants me off...
- Is this normal on lithium? 7th July 2008
... hard, then talk to your psych, don't be afraid.
Lithium , like many other psych meds have this side effect...
... side effects were gone. Nowadays I can tell if my lithium levels are getting too high because I start tasting...
... not uncompliant, you've been compliant by trying the lithium . It may just not be the med for you....
... July 14th, and will tell her what happened with the lithium . You all have made me feel better about telling her...
- Seroquel and Prolactin 3rd July 2008
... currently on seroquel 100 mg, lamictal 200 mg, and lithium 900 mg. Not sure if any of the other drugs could be...
- bipolar and can't find right combo for meds-seeking advice 2nd July 2008
... anxious and depressed. now i am taking 1200 mg of lithium , and the lowest doses of effexor and lexapro. no xanax...
- Losing it 2nd July 2008
... The panic and confusion?? I loathe being on meds. Lithium is also apart of my regular cocktail. I detest Lithium...
... your doctor. I've never been on that one. I am on Lithium and the only advice I have for that is limit other...
... tell you except drink more water ;). I do not take Lithium , but I'm sure someone else can chime in here. Side...
- Recommendations for a good mood stabilizer. 26th June 2008
... out there to ask your doc about. Some of them are: lithium , lamictal, tegretol, depakote, etc. Just bring up...
... lithium , had similar symptoms, works very well. only side...
- which illness?? which problem?? which board?? help!!! 21st June 2008
... diagnosed (same dr as now) bipolar and was started on lithium . at the time however, i was drinking heavily (self ... diagnosis, life in general...when i did take the lithium , i continued to drink and never had my levels drawn...
... just monitoring (or supposed to be if i had gone) my lithium use...does that sound right?
then i'm also worried...
... psychiatrist.
you probably need a mood stabilizer ( lithium , lamictal (also for depression)). you will probably ... mood stabilizer" i personally would try to stick to lithium or lamictal. but talk to your psych. arm yourself...
... there, if u have mood swings, you should check out lithium . I just started taking after being on (all at once ... explaining my mood not being stable, and he put me on Lithium at 1200mg a day, twice a day. It works very well, ... depressed and screwed with my mood, but now I can with the lithium . I'm 24 and sadly it's part of my social life. But...
- Exhausted 20th June 2008
... all tested clear. My pdoc is now changing me to Lithium , Seroquel and Cipramil. Any comments or suggestions...
- My mom told several people about my diagnosis 18th June 2008
... depression, and I'm absolutely not telling her I'm taking Lithium for Bipolar now too. It's too bad I can't be totally...
- From lithium to lamictal, and a hormone checkup 17th June 2008
... Hi there. I've never taken lithium , but I can tell you when my pdoc put me on Lamictal...
- Tinnitus driving me crazy!! - can it be linked to BP? 10th June 2008
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I'm now on the following meds
600 mg Camcolit Lithium
10 mg Zolpidem (night times)
150mg Wellbutrin SR...
- Meds 9th June 2008
... Hi, Was on lithium for 5 years then tapered off for the last year and ... valproate- still had a racey heart. Now back at 1800mgs of lithium again - a large dose plus a zipclone to help sleep...
- Omega 3-Fish Oil 6th June 2008
... BP meds (in my case Lamictal, Ativan, Abilify, and Lithium )? Does it make a big difference for you? Thanks...
- does this happen to you 6th June 2008
... do not make you sleep all day, for instance, like lithium .
That is a very bad no no, and some doctors will...
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- Losing my edge on lithium... 4th June 2008
... I just got off Lithium because I gained 15 lb in about 2 months, was so swollen...
... I just started lithium . I had no idea that could be a side effect. I will ... so hopefully I'll be okay. Maybe if they lower the Lithium and add Lamictal it would keep you level and the memory...
... coffee in the morning really help becasue I take my lithium before I go to bed. That way i am not tired during...
- Don't know what else to do...please help. 4th June 2008
... zombie. I had absolutely no emotion on any of them, Lithium wasn't too bad but it caused my Pituitary Gland to ... feel too much than nothing at all and quit taking my Lithium . I did great for the last three years, no highs or...
... right now for you!
Mood stabilizers: lamictal, lithium , tegretol, trileptol, depakote, topamax
Antipsychotics...
- Fed up! 3rd June 2008
... I am on Blood Pressure meds now. When I was taking Lithium , Geodon, and Cymbalta a few years back, I developed ... taking me off of Geodon, then Cymbalta and finally Lithium since the Lithium caused my pituitary glad to produce...
- Taking Topamax along side Lithium 2nd June 2008
... all the weight I gained from all the meds, including Lithium . I eventually stopped the Lithium altogether. Today...
- BiPolar with NO HIGHS??!!?? 1st June 2008
... try taking sodium valproate. IT's not a strong as lithium and will help you through the lows which will help...
- Taking abilify again 30th May 2008
... are the side effects with abilify? I just started lithium , and my hands tremor and arms jump. Awful....
... lamictal and provigil. What are you taking besides lithium ? Or just lithium?...
... pretty much side effect free from the abilify. The lithium makes me feel so thirsty you would think I had just...
- Bipolar and pregnant...anyone else?? 29th May 2008
... Right now I'm on Lithium , Lamictal and Geodon, all medications that you cannot...
- Depakote, Lexapro, and Adderall 27th May 2008
... I just started Lithium and am having tremors and jerks that really bug me...
- A roller coaster ride 22nd May 2008
... seemed to continue working, Risperdal, lexapro, prozac, lithium , etc. Unfortunately I always turned to self medication...
... hello!
i was on zyprexa and lithium when i was first dx'd.
i walked around like a zombie...
... 1990- 1994 lithium
1994- 2003 valroic acid
2003- present Lamictal ...
I had short term memory loss with lithium
I had all the side effects you could have with valproic...
- First stint in the hospital 21st May 2008
... weight lifted and I felt better rapidly. They added lithium to my lamictal, abilify, and ativan. We'll see. ...
- Needing Some Advice (Meds) 19th May 2008
... anyways (according to my tdoc). I am also leery of lithium due to the possibility of weight gain or sedation ... have a whole bottle of geodon and a whole bottle of lithium left over. Should I start taking one of these medications...
- Lithium and Alcohol 18th May 2008
... drinking alcohol dehydrates you, and dehydration causes lithium levels to rise in your blood. If your dose of lithium ... your kidneys; your kidneys rely on hydration to flush lithium out of them and keep it from getting built up/toxic ... said, I haven't had any trouble drinking while taking lithium (900mg, a lower dose I guess).
... keeps me hydrated despite the diuretic effect of the lithium . I personally do not tend to have more than one or...
... of us have dealt with from time to time. I'm not on lithium , but other meds for bipolar, and I'm pretty sure none...
... meds are still subject to change. (currently 1200 mg Lithium )...
- Newly Diagnoised + med 15th May 2008
... combo? My doc said it didn't cause any weight like lithium or depakote (sp?)...
... I had blood levels taken when I was on lithium but not for Lamictal....
- Antidepressants 15th May 2008
... lamictal?
I take seroquil for sleep, effexor and lithium for depression. Sounds awful to take all of this medication ... . Now my depression has been back and the lithium was supposed to cure it. Well it's not working....
- Would you give up bipolar if you could? (and feeling crazy) 14th May 2008
... ......good.
I've been twitching and think the lithium is doing it....
- Bi-polar but no real mania meds? 7th May 2008
... after being on anti-depressants, my doc put me on lithium and i see the benefits of it. it really takes away ... and effexor, but so far so good. also, a side note, lithium can be used for depression as well, it's just a mood...
- now that I know what it is, who am I? 6th May 2008
... it is time for treatment and I'm waiting to see how lithium works in conjunction with no drugs and alcohol ( I...
- Just diagnosed with Bi-Polar 2nd May 2008
... months, and Im wondering whether I should ask to get on Lithium or not. I have read about Seroquel and I don't like...
... sure. Should I ask my psychiatrist if I should get on Lithium ? I haven't seen a psychiatrist in about 6 months but...
... then your doctor surely will Rx a mood stabilizer. Lithium works for some; for others, there are significant...
- Have you ever considered stopping everything? 30th April 2008
... life juice.
But since being on all these meds ( Lithium , Seroquel, Adderall, Prednisone, Aspirin, and was ... entire body aches, and then she tripled my seroquel and lithium dosages.
I am this close to just putting an end...
... the fact it makes them gain way too much weight. Lithium made me bloated and I gained weight quickly on that...
... weight-gain prone. Now they have me on 900mg/day of Lithium and 50mg/day of Seroquel.
I have never been a...
- Seroquel dosage and side effects? 29th April 2008
... seroquel and add something else like lamictal, depakote, lithium , tegretol or any mood stabilizer if you are still...
- getting meds!! need some advice 28th April 2008
... away from the anti-psychotics this time around. Is lithium still in use much? Does it turn you into a zombie...
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Good for you that you made it this far. I used Lithium a long time ago and yes I was a total zombie, no feelings...
- meds 28th April 2008
... Right now I'm on two mood stabilzers depakote and lithium and two antipsychotics abilify and seroquel. Is it...
- At my wits end... 27th April 2008
... drink and party and I didn't wanna mix drugs like lithium with alcohol. And the fact that I was a total zombie...
... you may not neccessarily end up on something like lithium . my doc put me on abilify and lamictal and HOLY COW...
... to be treated with prescription medications such as lithium or lamictal. I have tried many times to go off medications...
- An update on Kittiekatt 22nd April 2008
... update you all. I have been taking Citalopram and Lithium for about 3 weeks now. I haven't been depressed at...
- bipolar 2 21st April 2008
... thought it was depression only. I am on wellebutrin, lithium and a small dose of seroquil at night to sleep. I...
- Lithium causing mania? 17th April 2008
... I haven't taken lithium since 12 years ago...but it seems like your titrating...
... HI, I was started on lithium about 5 wks. ago...developed mania in the afternoon ... mg. to prevent depression.
I was manic on 300 mg lithium 2 x per day. Doc then increased lithium to another ... the headache continued..
And yesterday stopped the lithium . Today headache is gone... Only other med is trazadone...
- Lamictal Problem 12th April 2008
... seaturtle
I was thinking of adding a low dose of Lithium to combat the agitation. Just knowing that other people...
... I took 300 mg of Lithium last night and I hardly slept. I've gone ahead and ... either Xanax or Trileptal if it gets to agititating. Lithium doesnt seem the way for me, or else I need to give ... effects me right away and it seems more benign than Lithium . Thanks for everyones input. Will keep you posted...
- Do meds actually work. 12th April 2008
... find the right combo of meds. I just started taking Lithium and Citalopram. So far I haven't been depressed but...
- On Depakote for 10 yrs thinking about Trileptal for weight loss 11th April 2008
... that don't cause weight gain (Zyprexa, Depakote and Lithium seem to have the Gold, silver and bronze award in...
... was good for me. Cost got in the way.
Presently on lithium and my weight is steady and lost another 10 lbs. ... Also, added to the lithium is risperdone but I don't feel completely stable so...
... the other 10 came off a little later. Now on the lithium , I find I am back to night time eating but have not...
- New Here, I need help 9th April 2008
... matter how down I feel. Today they arent.
I am on Lithium twice a day, and Seroquel 50mg if I start to freak ... pounds. In the course of two week on Seriquel and Lithium , I have gained it back. I cannot express how despondant...
... is next to impossible in two weeks time. Sometimes lithium makes you really thirsty and that could be part of...
- Mania episode 9th April 2008
... later on, or not. Who knows?!
I take 900mg of Lithium and 20mg of Citalopram daily. I just started it a...
- Can BP worsen? 1st April 2008
... involvement of course!) Maybe I'll just stick with the lithium ......
- lamictal...what is it? 31st March 2008
... other FDA approved treatment for Bipolar 1 besides lithium . The best part about the drug is that it does not ... need to be monitored in the blood stream like
lithium and is not harsh on the liver like depakote (valporic...
- PLEASE! I need someone's help (meds) 30th March 2008
... Lithium ? cheap....
- obsessive thinking - bp ? 28th March 2008
... Also, having a large family to care for ;)
I take lithium BTW, 900mg/day. It's my fave med so far......
- Coffee and lithium... 26th March 2008
... I have to really moderate any caffiene intake on lithium . I'm on the same dosage, but if I drink more than ... caffiene anyway (energy drinks, caffiene pills) because lithium is supposed to amplify their effects....
... amounts of coffee makes a person dehydrated. Being on Lithium requires you to take in lots of water.
I don...
... Ok, I poked about the net and found this:
" Lithium should not be taken with coffee, tea, or cola since ... caffeine can decrease lithium levels in your body."
from NAMI.org (National...
- Mood stabilizers with anti depressant qualities 26th March 2008
... for preventing bipolar depressive episodes. Although Lithium is sort of in a category of its own, medication-wise ... manic properties, but, for those who respond well to Lithium alone, it works to treat both depressive and (hypo...
... alone. However, sometimes, a mood stabilizer (be it Lithium or an anti-epileptic) or an atypical anti-psychotic...
... made me FAT) I am more manic than anything. I am on lithium , but I don't know if its working becuase I don't know...
... pdoc about something else for sleep. I used to take Lithium years ago but it made me a zombie, I didn't care or...
- Question? I seem to be the only person 25th March 2008
... synthetic thyroxine on BP. I'm hypothroidic anyway, I'm on lithium and it impairs (for me) thyroid functioning, but if...
- bi-polar disorder, auditory hallucinations, and sleep 25th March 2008
... the dream.
It took some time but a combination of lithium with risperdone has given me some well needed rest...
- bipolar disorder 25th March 2008
... stable but not there yet , when i was home i stopped my lithium thinking it was bad for me witch i dont recommend...
- RECOVERY IS LONELY (1st post- please read) 17th March 2008
... grandeur, of reference, etc. Currently I'm on 900mg of lithium , 6mg of Invega, and a 25mg Risperdal Consta injection...
... only one of which I am still taking, the other was lithium but I stopped taking that).
I was embarassed by...
- How do you keep a job with having bipolar? 14th March 2008
... its horrible.. I cant find a medication to work.. lithium did but the weight gain was ridiculous.. and my blood...
- lithium and hypothyroidism 14th March 2008
... know the answer to your question, but I was just on lithium for about a week and a half. I posted my story on...
... having so many problems. I have been on 1200 mg of Lithium for over two years and have not had any major side ... under control with another medication).
For me Lithium has been a good drug. I take it along with Geodon...
