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Re: Withdrawal from lithium - advice please

Posted by Elizabeth on July 20, 1999, at 0:05:31

In reply to Withdrawal from lithium - advice please, posted by Louise on July 19, 1999, at 14:41:07

> Does anyone have any experience of gradual withdrawal from lithium carbonate? I've found some research which suggests that a slower withdrawal is advisable but would like to hear of official recommendations of exactly how to go about it. Any info welcome.

If you've been taking any medication for a while, discontinue it slowly. That is *always* safer, unless you are having a life-threatening side effect from it.

If discontinued abruptly, lithium can cause profound depression and suicidal ideation. There have also been cases of withdrawal mania, as with antidepressants. Li+ also has so many different neuroendocrine effects that there could be any of a host of other problems (e.g., thyroid changes).


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