Posted by cybercafe on January 26, 2003, at 12:06:45
In reply to Re: lithium tremors » cybercafe, posted by judy1 on January 26, 2003, at 11:48:08
> May I ask why you're considering going on it? If it's for anxiety/depression, then have you addressed the anxiety with xanax (has some nice AD qualities). Personally, I think lithium should be reserved for bipolar disorder- especially bp1 with true mania, which it works very well for. I have bp1, but I couldn't handle the side effects of lithium (yes, tremors) and went on to try all the AEDs which have their own nasty side effects. wish I sounded more positive, if you decide to go on it, start at a very low dose and carefully monitor it and stay hydrated. take care- judy
i'm bp 2 + ADD .... i'm coming off zyprexa (to help my horrible ADD), and wondering what i might like to take if i start becoming hypomanic....
i guess i'll go back to valporate if you think lithium is that bad
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