Posted by Dr. Bob on March 9, 2003, at 19:05:04
In reply to Bowden: lithium worsens cycling-reasons?, posted by Ritch on March 4, 2003, at 13:20:47
Dear Mitch,
Keep in mind that this was just one small study. However, it is consistent with what many patients and psychiatrists see with lithium. One clue is that in animals and humans, lithium, used at standard doses, drives down energy and activity to sub-normal levels. This is fine to the degree that the person is hyperactive, but not fine regarding maintaining normal range activity and energy. If this is the case, one first strategy if such occurred while taking lithium would be to try a somewhat lower dose.
Charles L. Bowden, M.D.
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