Posted by danf on August 13, 2000, at 10:01:04
In reply to CAM, SUNNELY.....et al - Lithium, posted by Greg on August 12, 2000, at 12:16:01
greg,
I made the assumption that this was not for an acute manic episode.
the side effects are most likely due to a high peak blood level of Li as it gets into your system.
some times taking it with food helps, as food slows the absorption some but does not affect the total amount absorbed (for all practical purposes).
once the concentration has stablized, the side effects should decrease.
some times the slow release version has less side effect as it does not produce as high a peak in blood levels.
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