Posted by Squiggles on March 6, 2002, at 19:36:21
In reply to Need experiences w/ LITHIUM (and versus DEPAKOTE), posted by Janelle on March 6, 2002, at 16:29:39
My experience with lithium is a long one: 20+ years;
In that time, I have had to have thyroxine supplementation
(Synthroid) with an adjustment to the dose no more than
a few times. I have not had one day of depression
since taking lithium, though sad occasions such as
death have brought on grief.My side effects have been, thirst, frequent urination,
weight gain, the thyroid effect as I mentioned, and
its effects, and that is about it.My dosage is 900mg per day; at first I was given
1200mg until stabilization; the first few months
I felt heavy and lethargic and then got used to
the drug.I consider it a miracle drug, however I am
always vigilant for toxicity and I think there
were a few times, hot weather especially, where
I may have gone over the limit.Hope that helps.
Squiggles
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