Posted by Don_Bristol on April 28, 2006, at 19:53:08
I need some info to introduce me to lithium.
I've tried many of the antidepressants and so far the best has been Parnate. I am taking 50mg. (Here in the UK we think that is a lot.) The psyichiatrist tried adding the tiniest bit of one of the new neuroleptics (olanzapine) but I had too many side effects.
My psychiatrist detects something in me and my presentation which makes him feel that lithium is worth trying. All I know about lithium is that blood levels need to be carefully monitord and that it is used for bipolar.
Ny psych says "It's not used only for biploar" and I didn't pursue that point. So guys, QUESTION ONE: what else could he be thinking about using lithium for? Does lithium affect serotonin?
QUESTION TWO Is lithium seen as a good med? All that blood testing seems to make lithium a lot of work. But is it worth it?
QUESTION THREE. Can I take lithium with Parnate?
Thank you.
DOn
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