Re: Lithium Novice » colin wallace

Posted by Ritch on June 13, 2003, at 10:43:52

In reply to Lithium Novice, posted by colin wallace on June 12, 2003, at 15:32:34

> Hi guys,
>
> I've tentatively added a small dose of lithium-200mg- to my combo.(Lamictal/Prozac), and have been told that this dose is too small to be concerned about blood tests.
> I'd like to try a few weeks at 300mg, and would like to know at which point blood tests become necessary or advisable.
> I'm aware that fluoxetine can both increase or reduce lith. blood levels, but to what extent I'm not sure.
> I'm aiming to keep the dose low enough to avoid blood tests for the time being(my psych's. moved on, and I can't get to see another for ages).
> I've had a clean bill of health on the electrolyte tests etc., so do you reckon 300mg is low enough to be safe?
>
> Col.

Colin, I went for two or three years at a time between blood tests when I was on 300-450mg/day. However, when I was on 600mg-1500mg, I was more frequently tested (every 3-6 months).

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