Posted by PeterMartin on February 26, 2016, at 6:49:45
In reply to Lithobid versus simple lithium carbonate?, posted by SLS on February 25, 2014, at 16:13:53
> Any comments?
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> I have been taking lithium carbonate 450 mg/day (150 mg t.i.d.) for a few years. My doctor recently prescribed Lithobid 450 mg/day (450 q.d.). I think it was an oversight.
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> What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking a single dose of Lithobid versus multiple doses of simple lithium carbonate?
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> Thanks.
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> - Scott
This is an old post Scott but I'm wondering if you stuck with lithobid of went back to IR?I have been trying lithobid in place of IR for a few days to see if it resolves some stomach issues. So far it seems to have me in a good place mentally. I see my doctor today to discuss.
Also what generic brand do you take? I had good success w Roxane brand back in 2010/2011 and noticed more side effects when my pharmacy switched to Glenmark. But then I stopped taking lithium anyway. In 2015 I was put back on it again w Glenmark (same pharmacy). I'm wondering if perhaps I should seek out th older Roxane brand generic.
Thanks for discussion.
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