List of topic discussions that mention the drug Lithium.

2175. Antibodies, anyone? 19th April 2004
      
      ... remember what it's called! so then a small dose of lithium is added, or ritalin :) ... hope it's just my cortisol...
      
      
2176. discourged 7th March 2004
      
      ... depression. Follow-up TSH tests are also indicated if lithium or Zoloft are used to treat depression, since they...
      
      
2177. Subclinical Hyperthyroid 6th February 2004
      
      ... L-Carnitine, eat more peas/lentils in order to get lithium naturally or either take a low dose of lithium as...
      ... idea what you doc is trying to do. Yes, LONG TERM Lithium use can make a person HYPOthyroid....but I highly ... effective in lowering thyroid hormone levels. Lithium is mainly used to treat bipolar disorder (manic-depression ... L-Carnitine, eat more peas/lentils in order to get lithium naturally or either take a low dose of lithium as...
      ... getting me well, but I was a little concerned about the lithium . The pharmacist told me it's a very low dose and...
      
      
2178. bipolar or thyroid 8th December 2003
      
      ... daughter was diagnosed bipolar and has been taking lithium and depakote, and is still depressed. Her psych...
      ... daughter was diagnosed bipolar and has been taking lithium and depakote, and is still depressed. Her psych...
      ... most hypo's don't get much help from antidepressants. Lithium seems like a strong drug to put a 14 year old on....
      ... :) Just an FYI Lithium can cause thyroid problems. So your daughters problems ... may have resulted from the Lithium ....
      ... drugs (this is quite obvious) but what on earth is Lithium . Gee I put lithiium batteries in my camera! It cannot...
      ... kidding :) I couldn't resist I got such a kick out the lithium battery thing!!! You're too cute!!! Lithium is...
      ... to consume my mothers remote for vcr (contains one lithium battery, or my camera (contains TWO lithium batteries...
      
      
2179. What does it take to get treated??? mad 11th November 2003
      
      ... in the family AND i have been on a high dose of lithium for decades, another risk factor for thyroid problems...
      ... PS my identical twin sister, who has never been on lithium , is having symptoms as well)...
      ... PS my identical twin sister, who has never been on lithium , is having symptoms as well) *********** ...
      
      
2180. Out of Range TSH Level 25th September 2003
      
      ... almost 11 years now. This is a result from taking Lithium for the past 16 years. I also take Xanax, Wellbutrin...
      
      
2181. Meep, others- Why are these foods bad? 15th September 2003
      
      ... TSH measurements include antithyroid medications, lithium , and potassium iodide. Drugs that can decrease TSH...
      
      
2182. Thyroid problems & medications 6th September 2003
      
      ... persons at risk of hypothyroidism. These include lithium and the heart med, amiodarone (Cordarone™). Supplements...
      ... Fluorides -Thiocyanates (Smoking) -Caffeine -Aspirin - Lithium -Amiodarones The elimination of these from the diet...
      
      
2183. Endo? Maybe not? Please help! 5th August 2003
      
      ... diagnosed as hypothyroid over a year ago after I became Lithium toxic. I never knew what my test results were. ...
      
      
2184. anxiety/loss of appetite & flare-up 4th June 2003
      
      ... doing a block and replace thing with a low dose of lithium (300 mg) at bedtime and starting me on 25 mcg of Synthroid...
      
      
2185. Cytomel, Thyroids and BiPolar?? 8th April 2003
      
      ... in the same family. They are both genetic. Also lithium is known to damage thyroids. This is a concern for...
      
      
2186. synthroid toxicity please read! 10th January 2003
      
      ... can have reactions to certain drugs. My mom was on lithium for many, many years and then all of a sudden had...
      
      
2187. New here - ? about Hypo & depression - undertreatment? 29th August 2002
      
      ... worth) I have been on psych. meds for years. In fact, Lithium caused my thyroid problems. They are great for some...
      
      
2188. Let's post our stories here. I will start with mine: 29th December 2000
      
      ... at age 29, but I was. I had misguidedly been put on lithium year before and believe it knocked out t-gland years...
      ... problems. He thought I was manic-depressive and put me on lithium --which depresses thyroid function, as I later found ... looked or the smell of the summer air. I tossed the lithium and antidepressants, and I had hope again, but I still...
      ... was misdxd with bipolar for 15 years. Yes, I took Lithium for awhile. But, I never hit mania. So strange, ... tests on me, other than when I demanded it for my Lithium levels, which I was taken off of due to side effects...
      
      
2189. Information Archive 10th November 2000
      
      ... treatment with lithium (commonly used for bipolar and other disorders) is ... hypothyroidism at least 30% of all ppl treated with lithium will develop hypothyrodism based on clinical tests...
      
      

2175. TMJ linked to anti-depressants? 5th January 2005
      
      ... including: Prozac, benzos (not sure which one though) and lithium pills... recently, she's begun developing a problem...
      ... one of the medicins shes taking... i mentioned also lithium pills and some form of benzodiazepine (not sure which...
      
      

2175. Thirsty and have to urinate constantly 5th January 2002
      
      ... they're high. Also , what medications are you on? Lithium , diuretics, depression drugs, antipsychotics, and...
      
      

2175. Anger and Mood swings 17th June 2006
      
      ... ofcourse those have side effects. I'm talking about Lithium , Abilify, Lamical. I tried abilify and it just made...
      
      
2176. Gaba or 5-htp 9th November 2004
      
      ... supplement that is over the counter; is is called lithium orotate (it uses only trace amounts of lithium like...
      ... 200mgs of B-3 with 5-htp. I will deffinately look for lithium orotate. I didn't know anything about this. I don...
      
      
2177. Dhea 14th November 2003
      
      ... I use Dhea becuase as i get older the lithium im on works okay but i have a lack of energy and some...
      ... I use Dhea becuase as i get older the lithium im on works okay but i have a lack of energy and some ... it will help me feel better... I used to be on lithium , I really hated it. Is Dhea closely related to moods...
      
      
2178. Anybody ever use Trim Spa? 26th February 2003
      
      ... your experiences. [This message has been edited by lithium (edited 02-28-2003).]...
      
      

2175. diet pills...which one is good? 8th January 2006
      
      ... dextromethorphan, meperidine, pentazocine and fentanyl, lithium , or tryptophan. Serotonin syndrome has also been reported...
      
      
2176. I got fat :( Help me fix it! 21st August 2004
      
      ... syndrome drugs such as corticosteroids, cyproheptadine, lithium , tranquilizers, phenothiazines, and tricyclic antidepressan...
      
      
2177. Pedometers 9th April 2004
      
      ... 99 it seems a fair price. Only worried about the 2 lithium R43 batteries that could get $$pricey$$ if they wear...
      
      
2178. yerba mate tea 14th October 2003
      
      ... I looked into the ingredients in it and I saw some lithium . Still wonder if that's what caused the sleepies....
      
      
2179. summer weight loss challenge 62! 25th July 2003
      
      ... only had Healthometers. I bought one. This one is a lithium digital. It tells the truth for now and the truth...
      ... only had Healthometers. I bought one. This one is a lithium digital. It tells the truth for now and the truth...
      ... only had Healthometers. I bought one. This one is a lithium digital. It tells the truth for now and the truth...
      
      

2175. missed period caused by meds? 16th July 2006
      
      ... could be caused by the meds that im taking (im on lithium for bipolar disorder). Ive had disruptions to my cycle ... isnt going to have a period atall! ive looked up lithium side effects but it doesnt list hormonal disturbances...
      
      
2176. My daughters period problem 9th April 2006
      
      ... mental and other issues. She takes Metadate CD, Lithium , and Risperdal. I had asked our family dr. and the...
      
      
2177. my pill experience so far....frustrating!! 6th August 2003
      
      ... oldest son is hypothyroid, but it's due to taking lithium for his bipolar disorder. I was screened for that...
      
      
2178. PMDD 25th May 2003
      
      ... m now taking natural progesterone cream instead of lithium , and it's helping me TONS! Again, I'm not saying...
      
      
2179. Large clotting during period 14th December 2002
      
      ... anyway) & now I'm forbidden to do so because of the Lithium I'm on. I'm very limited in my choice of relief from...
      
      

2175. Introduction 17th February 2008
      
      ... & vistaril,25 mgs as needed.My pdoc wanted to try lithium because the Lexapro has been crapping out on me lately ... dilantin since 1993) she decided to hold off on the lithium for now. In addition to depression I also suffer...
      
      
2176. My story 18th September 2007
      
      ... then, I needed more drugs, a cocktail of Lexapro and lithium . I wouldn't take the drugs the way my pdoc wanted ... oatmeal. :) I called my pdoc and he called in 600mg lithium to be taken in two doses each day. After just a few...
      
      
2177. The short version of my story 13th September 2007
      
      ... Disorder. Right now I take Effexor, Wellbutrin, Remeron, Lithium and Temazapam. I deal with high levels of paranoia...
      
      

2175. Dealing with chronic abdominal pain 13th February 2008
      
      ... I finally figured out that it was caused from the Lithium that I was taking. I had tried so many things like ... see if they were causing it. After going off of the Lithium , bam, no more Irritable Bowel problems. I know what...