Posted by sac on September 9, 2005, at 5:17:09
In reply to Re: Lithium toxicity...possible at only 450mgs./da » sac, posted by fires on September 8, 2005, at 13:54:19
Thanks for your reply. I made an appointment to see my Pdoc today but to answer your first post, the arrythmia comes and goes throughout the day and I get "skipped" beats & longer pauses between beats and very irregular when it's acting up. I can't figure this out and I don't know whether it's the Cymbalta or the Lithium. I'll see what the doc says.
> > Hello,
> > Does anyone know if it's possible to have lithium toxicity at low levels? I only take 450mg. Eskalith daily ...also on Cymbalta 60mgs.
> > Trouble is I've been experiencing heart rhythm changes, thirt, sweating, and slight difficulty breathing. My last blood level was done in June and was .5
> > I'm very concerned, especially about the heart rhythm change. Any help is appreciated? Thank you.
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> I wasn't thinking well when I wrote my first reply. Right now, it doesn't really matter whether or not Lithium is responsible for your symptoms.I should have told you to seek medical attention **immediately**.
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> Arrhythmias *can* be very serious. Also, slight difficulties in breathing can escalate.
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