Posted by Rick on May 4, 2000, at 19:40:55
In reply to tremors...Celexa or Lithium?, posted by harry b. on May 4, 2000, at 15:45:52
>
> For several weeks I've experienced tremors in both my
> hands and fingers. The tremors are present at rest and
> are more obvious when, for instance, holding a book or
> drinking a glass of water.
>
> I'm also experiencing muscle spasms throughout my body
> but these are minor and I'm not too concerned about
> them.
>
> I don't know whether to attribute the tremors to Celexa
> or to Lithium. Is anyone familiar with this? Do they
> stay, do they subside? Is there a way to control them
> without yet another med?
>
> ThanksWhile Lithium is known for causing tremors, Celexa can definitely cause both tremors and spasms, although they tend to become minimal after the first week or two. I don't know whether they last with Lithium. If you recently started the combo, you may have an additive effect going. Was the Lithium added to potentiate the Celexa, or are you taking it for bipolar or some other disorder?
Rick
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