Posted by SLS on February 19, 2016, at 12:41:43
In reply to Re: Suicidal ideation, adding lithium » Lamdage22, posted by Tabitha on February 19, 2016, at 12:12:57
> > Lithium seems good for suicidal toughts.
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> So far so good. My mood has noticeably lifted already.
>This is welcome news.
When I added lithium 300 mg/day to Parnate, I felt improved within 24 hours. I don't like the way I feel at higher dosages, though. At 450 mg/day, I experience flat affect, passivity, and apathy, along with a feeling of malaise.
Lithium is not the right drug for me when I need something to treat mania, regardless of dosage. A short course of Depakote or Zyprexa work better. My manias occur only in conjunction with certain antidepressant treatments. Interestingly, I haven't had a manic episode since beginning Abilify therapy 15 years ago.
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