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Posted by Squiggles on August 8, 2005, at 12:11:44
I asked a pharmacist about the side
effect that has me running to the loo
every day, and she was really nice
and surprisingly helpful.She asked about my other drugs, whether
perhaps another condition was present,
and suggested that I take *lithium citrate*
instead.I'm going to mention this to my dr.
because if it works it will certainly
be better than a 20-year overhall of
a synchronized drug soup, with all the
risks of a new drug not working.In the meantime I will try Keopectate and
Tubs.Wish me luck.
Squiggled
Posted by platinumbride on August 8, 2005, at 14:25:56
In reply to Lithium carbonate and lithium citrate, posted by Squiggles on August 8, 2005, at 12:11:44
Try using metamucil (psyllium). I think you have to use it at least 1/2 hour before or at least 3 hours after your dose, otherwise it will absorb the lithium. It was a life saver for me!
Diane
> I asked a pharmacist about the side
> effect that has me running to the loo
> every day, and she was really nice
> and surprisingly helpful.
>
> She asked about my other drugs, whether
> perhaps another condition was present,
> and suggested that I take *lithium citrate*
> instead.
>
> I'm going to mention this to my dr.
> because if it works it will certainly
> be better than a 20-year overhall of
> a synchronized drug soup, with all the
> risks of a new drug not working.
>
> In the meantime I will try Keopectate and
> Tubs.
>
> Wish me luck.
>
> Squiggled
Posted by Squiggles on August 8, 2005, at 15:19:53
In reply to Re: Lithium carbonate and lithium citrate » Squiggles, posted by platinumbride on August 8, 2005, at 14:25:56
> Try using metamucil (psyllium). I think you have to use it at least 1/2 hour before or at least 3 hours after your dose, otherwise it will absorb the lithium. It was a life saver for me!
>
> Diane
>Thanks Diane for your advice. I'll try that.
Some of these side effects can be downright
humiliating.Squiggles
Posted by lara53 on August 8, 2005, at 17:49:09
In reply to Re: Lithium carbonate and lithium citrate, posted by Squiggles on August 8, 2005, at 15:19:53
Is it normal to be sleeping every couple hours in the beginning;also am so nauseated have no desire to eat, made myself eat crackers.Need to work! Thanks-Sorry to bug you but as you see only one other person answered me.
Posted by Squiggles on August 8, 2005, at 18:37:35
In reply to Squiggles » Squiggles, posted by lara53 on August 8, 2005, at 17:49:09
> Is it normal to be sleeping every couple hours in the beginning;also am so nauseated have no desire to eat, made myself eat crackers.Need to work! Thanks-Sorry to bug you but as you see only one other person answered me.
For me, yes -- i slept every couple of hours
in the beginning; infact i was wondering if
i was not overdosed -- but i did get used to
it and got into a regular sleep cycle gradually.As for nausea - i have never had nausea on
lithium but it is common; possibly each person
has their weak point - mine seems to have
been my thyroid. If you also get tremor
though, maybe that means it is a bit too high
for you at least at this stage.Squiggles
Posted by lara53 on August 8, 2005, at 18:43:57
In reply to Re: Squiggles, posted by Squiggles on August 8, 2005, at 18:37:35
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