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Would lithium negate pos. effects of stimulants?

Posted by jerrympls on March 29, 2006, at 2:30:56

I've read some study abstracts via PubMed that indicate that lithium may attenuate/reduce mood-elevating effects of amphetamines.

Anyone have experience with Lithium + Stim?

Re: Would lithium negate pos. effects of stimulants?

Posted by Emily Elizabeth on March 29, 2006, at 23:32:19

In reply to Would lithium negate pos. effects of stimulants?, posted by jerrympls on March 29, 2006, at 2:30:56

Among other things, I take Li and Dexedrine. I was on the dex to help w/ lack of energy, etc. from depression. We added Li b/c the Dex and other meds weren't enough to get rid of the depression. I did respond more to the Li, but we kept the dex in order to maintain the energy AND to help minimize any cognitive side effects of the Li.

It does seem to work (although we've hardly conducted a clean-cut experiment here). My pdoc didn't seem to see a prob w/ the combo. She seemed to imply that stims were sometimes given to combat the cog effects of Li.

Best,
EE

Re: Would lithium negate pos. effects of stimulants? » Emily Elizabeth

Posted by jerrympls on March 30, 2006, at 0:25:00

In reply to Re: Would lithium negate pos. effects of stimulants?, posted by Emily Elizabeth on March 29, 2006, at 23:32:19

> Among other things, I take Li and Dexedrine. I was on the dex to help w/ lack of energy, etc. from depression. We added Li b/c the Dex and other meds weren't enough to get rid of the depression. I did respond more to the Li, but we kept the dex in order to maintain the energy AND to help minimize any cognitive side effects of the Li.
>
> It does seem to work (although we've hardly conducted a clean-cut experiment here). My pdoc didn't seem to see a prob w/ the combo. She seemed to imply that stims were sometimes given to combat the cog effects of Li.
>
> Best,
> EE

HI Emily!

THANK YOU so much for your post!

Jerry

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