Posted by Laura on December 7, 1999, at 13:05:05
In reply to lithium alternatives (due to side effects)?, posted by Katy on August 30, 1999, at 17:55:37
> I've taken lithium 900mg twice a day for eight years for the
> diagnosis of bipolar II. Hand tremors have been a
> problem virtually the entire time, as well as muscular
> weakness and weight gain. Admittedly, I eat too much
> and rarely exercise, but I'm only 36 years old and have
> no health problems, so I think lithium has a real effect.
> Basically, although I realize that the weight
> gain could be partially due to the hypothyroidism that lithium can
> bring on, my contribution is still the most
> influential. Incidentally, I take 40-60mg of Nadalol
> nightly to counter the the tremors. When I tell my doctor
> that my tremors are still a problem, she just suggests
> adding 20 mg of Nadalol which I fear just sedates me more
> and I dislike this very much.
> What have others taken for Bipolar II? What side effects
> have you experienced and how have they been countered
> etc.?
> Thank you!
> Katy
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Neurontin, Neurontin, Neurontin!!!! It saved my LIFE!
poster:Laura
thread:10812
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