Posted by CindyLou on August 12, 2004, at 18:51:35
Hello again,
Another question for you all ...I take a combo of meds, and the newest ones I've added are Lithium and Prozac. I have taken Prozac in the past and have had no side effects at a low dose, except it "poops out" after 2 months. I started the Lithium about two months ago, but recently increased from 450 mg. to 900 mg.
The first week I increased the Lithium I felt great -- in fact, maybe too great? Lots of energy and motivation and happiness -- all very strange for me. I wasn't sure if it was the Prozac kicking in, or the increased Lithium, or the combo.
The next week I was extremely irritable -- so irritable my chest hurt. Nothing helped -- I tried Xanax, but it only made me tired, so then I tried stims, but of course they just made me more irritable.
This week I have felt very sick. Nauseous, muscle aches, headache, fatigued. Also VERY depressed.
I am wondering if it is the Lithium causing this? Or perhaps the combo of Lithium of Prozac?
Any insights are greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Cindy
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