Posted by SLS on December 18, 2012, at 19:54:26
In reply to Re: Is Lithium Catching Up To Me?? » SLS, posted by brynb on December 18, 2012, at 18:49:06
> > For some people, lithium comes with some pretty crappy side effects. Perhaps it is not the right drug for you.
> Is it possible that lithium caused my weight gain over the past six months despite me NOT eating any more than usual (rather, like I said, it's made me eat less)?Yup. It occurs quite often. It is inexplicable why some people gain weight and others don't. Of course, thyroid status must be considered.
> And, the acute edema I thought I just recovered from feels like it's coming back again, at least in my ankles.Yup. Another known side effect. I wouldn't know how to remedy it, though. One study of 237 patients reported edema occurring in 10% of them. That's pretty high.
Have you tried Lamictal?
Some people with bipolar depression respond to a combination of Lamictal and Abilify.
How do you react to Wellbutrin?
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