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Posted by floatingbridge on July 8, 2011, at 11:19:45
While whatever treatment is pending for me, I am think about the possible merits of reinitiating low dose lithium. I tolerated 300mg w/noticing.
I see a gp today, and have lithium 300mg on my records as part of my treatment. My only other medication right now is ambien for sleep.
Thanks.
Posted by BetweenDreams81 on July 8, 2011, at 14:01:26
In reply to lithium question, posted by floatingbridge on July 8, 2011, at 11:19:45
I'm also on a low dose of Lithium (450 mg) I do notice it. Currently 450mg Lithium and 1.5mg Clonazepam which has been a decently successful Tx until recently...just feeling so detached lately But the lithium I feel does stabilize me a good bit, and I notice when I have missed it for a couple of days...didn't expect that at such a low dose.
Posted by Sheilac on July 8, 2011, at 16:33:49
In reply to Re: lithium question, posted by BetweenDreams81 on July 8, 2011, at 14:01:26
Let us know what you end up taking.
I recently went back to Geodon. Started at 40mg and went up to 80mg and it made me manic as all get out! I was very happy, but manic. No good.
So, I too am back to taking a small dose of Lithium. I am wondering if I can get away with both meds.
Posted by Phillipa on July 8, 2011, at 19:30:35
In reply to lithium question, posted by floatingbridge on July 8, 2011, at 11:19:45
FB don't see why not as worked with a pdoc once and he thought it was great for just moods even PMS. He never went by levels. Even said to me take a baby dose and see if PMS goes away. Now was much younger at time. Love Phillipa
Posted by sheilac on July 8, 2011, at 20:12:33
In reply to Re: lithium question » floatingbridge, posted by Phillipa on July 8, 2011, at 19:30:35
Wish I had it back when I had PMS! Maybe my crazy sister could benefit from a low dose to help her PMS.
Good idea!
Posted by floatingbridge on July 8, 2011, at 21:15:57
In reply to Re: lithium question, posted by sheilac on July 8, 2011, at 20:12:33
Thanks for the feedback. I am having difficulty keeping up with posts. Just thanks. The lithium sounds reasonable and viable.
Good luck to all.
Posted by sheilac on July 10, 2011, at 14:49:17
In reply to Re: lithium question, posted by floatingbridge on July 8, 2011, at 21:15:57
So, did you choose to stick with the 300mg of Lithium?
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