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Posted by JohnL on September 11, 1999, at 6:18:25
Can Lithium be dissolved in water to customize dosing? I did that when starting Prozac, drinking half a glass a day to start and the other half the next day. My first 300mg dose of Lithium was harsh. I plan on achieving a 600mg to 900mg level eventually as augmentation. I sure feel for full-blown manics who have to take upwards of 1800mg. Oh my gosh! Holy cow. I think I would rather take two staggered doses of 75mg - 100mg a day and work my way up. Dissolving in water would allow slower upward titration in small steps. Since it's just a salt I would think it's OK. Anyone know?
Posted by Ian on September 11, 1999, at 10:56:18
In reply to Question: Lithium Dissolved in Water?, posted by JohnL on September 11, 1999, at 6:18:25
From my school days carbonates and sulphates weren't very soluble in water. Most tablets are designed to dissolve in the very hydrochloric acid enriched environment of the stomach. I think you'd probably just end up with a cloudy lithium carbonate suspension with plain water.Maybe a little lemon twist would do the trick but I doubt its anywhere in the small print of your medications "directions for use".
Ian
Posted by Janice on September 12, 1999, at 0:33:15
In reply to Re: Question: Lithium Dissolved in Water?, posted by Ian on September 11, 1999, at 10:56:18
JohnL,
Sorry I can't answer your question. But in case you suffer from any nausea, go directly to the health food store, buy some ginger root to take with the lithium. Works like a dream. I wish you the best with this medication, it has helped me tremendously. You always sound like such a kind, decent human being. Janice.
Posted by JohnL on September 12, 1999, at 6:57:01
In reply to Lithium , posted by Janice on September 12, 1999, at 0:33:15
> JohnL,
> Sorry I can't answer your question. But in case you suffer from any nausea, go directly to the health food store, buy some ginger root to take with the lithium. Works like a dream. I wish you the best with this medication, it has helped me tremendously. You always sound like such a kind, decent human being. Janice.Janice, thanks for the support and compliments. I just wish Lithium was kind and decent. So far it has quadrupled urination frequency and given a bit of a headache. Thanks for the ginger tip, I might need it. Nice to hear from you.
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