Posted by anneL on April 20, 2005, at 23:47:15
In reply to Re: Lithium-600mg daily, posted by Lazarus on April 19, 2005, at 20:31:19
Hi Lazarus and other Lithium users,
My pdoc is starting me on Lithium to augment Effexor. He is starting me on 300 mg. at bedtime x 4 days, then 600 mg. at bedtime x 4 days, then 300 mg. in the morning and 600 mg at bedtime x 5 days at which time I am supposed to get my blood tested.
What do I need to know about taking Lithium? Any precautions, side effects, etc? I have an upcoming surgery will I need to stop Lithium prior to surgery?
I don't need any other disturbances in body image presently. Is it a big weight gainer? Is weight gain dose dependent? Thanks for all responses.
:) anneL
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