Posted by linkadge on November 12, 2005, at 16:05:44
In reply to Re: If Lithium makes me *more* anxious..., posted by blueberry on November 12, 2005, at 11:38:57
Lithium is a 5-ht1b autoreceptor antagonist. It enhances serotonin release in certain areas of the brain.
Anxiety with lithium is fairly uncommon. The drug can cause a degree of akathesia which may manifest itself as anxiety.
225mg is a very low dose. Less than 1/3 of what most people use for bipolar disorder.
I would consider the use of other agents, esp if you have tried higher doses of lithium.
Linkadge
poster:linkadge
thread:577931
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20051112/msgs/578063.html