Posted by prodgirl on November 12, 2004, at 22:08:31
In reply to Re: Lithium - is it really that big a step?, posted by Dan Perkins on November 12, 2004, at 19:21:54
I was terrified at first, as well. I didn't want to go near Lithium, so I tried other mood stabilizers for 1.5 years after my BP dx. I started taking Li about 6 weeks ago, and it's not that big of a deal.
I think that there IS a nasty stereotype.
Although some people have taken it with ease, you never know how your body will react. Make sure that when you sit down with your pdoc and get the rx, you talk about scenarios. The most common side effect I have read about are GI problems, which I also suffered from. I take fiber about an hour before my morning dose, which my pdoc and I chose (timing can effect your absorbtion levels). Talk about hydration (electrolytes), diet (don't cut out your sodium, watch caffiene), pain killer (tylenol vs advil). Everyone is different, just make sure that you talk about these things with your pdoc before you go to pick up your rx.
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