Posted by Maximus on August 19, 2007, at 15:54:25
In reply to Re: Did Lithium make me irritable and anti-social? » Maximus, posted by Squiggles on August 18, 2007, at 15:32:48
> > Yes lithium can make someone irritable. It's not very common though.
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> > Sexual dysfunction may also be a side effect when used with an SSRI. Also in the long run, lithium decreases testosterone.
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> > A competent psychiatrist will always use a low dose of lithium with an anticonvulsant to manage side effects and get better results.
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> Hi Maximus,
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> How do you know that? All the medical books
> have the same regulations about dose; including
> Dr. Nemeroff Clinical Guide.
>Hi,
Sorry i'm late. I know what you mean. The lithium's "protocol" is excatly the same, everywhere, IF you take it alone for the treatment of bipolar I disorder. I spare you the details, but as you already know the classical goal is to achieve a blood level of approx 0.8 mml/L, and bla bla bla.
Otherwise, if lithium is taken as an add-on for the treatment of bipolar II or for the treatment-resistant depression then the original lithium guidelines is not followed. Often better results are achieved with fewer side effects.
It is based on empirical evidences of new abstracts and the experiences of some "virtual" friends.
M.
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