Posted by gpznos on January 31, 2013, at 15:12:40
In reply to Re: Hospital over, but med. advice seriously needed » gpznos, posted by ChicagoKat on January 31, 2013, at 13:03:40
> p.s. Are you still on Lithium? Why did your pdoc put you on that? Are you diagnosed as bipolar, or are you experiencing mood swings? Or is it just for augmentation?
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> If it's the latter reason, I'd give it up if you switch to another AD like Wellbutrin, at least for now. Chances are a new AD will really help so there will be no need for Lithium, and Lithium does have some potentially bad side effects. Good luck and speak soon!
> KatThanks for your input
No, I am not bipolar. The hospital doctor put on Lithium as augmentor or as extra AD on its own. I have a history of mood swings as you might recall.Do you think I should have a new TCA like Imipramine AND Wellbrutin or just Wellbrutin on its own?
I will add a small dose Lexapro as this is my only possible move right now. Managed to get hold on the pdoc today and he is convinced that the Lithium wll kick in sometime soon - I have been on Lithium for 8 weeks by now...
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