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Posted by MK1 on October 23, 2000, at 21:49:08
Hi everyone,
I experienced SSRI poop out on Celexa and kept increasing the dosage till my doctor stopped at 80 mg.
At that point we began adding Serzone since I think the Celexa is still helping some. I think the Serzone is helping but I don't feel well yet. I don't want to increase the Serzone dosage because it's starting to make me to sleepy and lethargic. Do you think that by adding lithium it could bring me from OK to "well". What's a good starting dose and how long does it take for the Lithium to work? Another option might be to switch the celexa to zoloft or something like that.Thanks for any input.
Posted by Christina on October 24, 2000, at 15:41:34
In reply to Anyone have success with Li augmentation?, posted by MK1 on October 23, 2000, at 21:49:08
Do you think that by adding lithium it could bring me from OK to "well". What's a good starting dose and how long does it take for the Lithium to work?
I added 300 mg of Lithium to my 225 mg of Effexor because the effexor made me so tired I could barely funcion.
the first day I felt so energetic that I took a long walk.. but the upper effect pooped out.
I'm less sleep than I was, but the worst side effect is mental confusion, forgetfulness, and a severe problem with work recall.I have a pdoc appointment next week and if the side effects aren't better, I'm going to have to stop taking it... or lose my job.
PS. I posted this question a few weeks ago, and I received lots of positive responses... so it's really an individual reaction to Lithium.
but I really hope it works for you!
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