Posted by Ritch on March 12, 2003, at 23:37:47
In reply to Questions about Lithium?, posted by zeliva on March 12, 2003, at 17:53:03
> My pdoc just gave me Lithium. I have cyclothymia (milder form of bipolar) and have been recently suicidal. Can anyone who has taken Lithium tell me about it. I don't know the dosage (getting it filled right now). I know it is only once a day. Any side effects, weight gain, insomnia. Anything would be appreciated. I am also on 40mg (was 20mg) of Prozac in morning and 25mg Seroquel at night for sleep. Thanks to all.
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> JillI was on lithium for two decades. Most folks with mild bipolar or cyclothymia seem to do well on 600mg/day. My *spot* was 450mg/day. Most people get increased thirst/frequent urination as the main side effect. I liked the Prozac+Lithium combo fairly well, I just have trouble with lithium because of thyroid troubles that run in my family and I rapid cycle which generally isn't as responsive to lithium.
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