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Posted by SLS on February 25, 2014, at 16:13:53
Any comments?
I have been taking lithium carbonate 450 mg/day (150 mg t.i.d.) for a few years. My doctor recently prescribed Lithobid 450 mg/day (450 q.d.). I think it was an oversight.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking a single dose of Lithobid versus multiple doses of simple lithium carbonate?
Thanks.
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on February 25, 2014, at 20:30:04
In reply to Lithobid versus simple lithium carbonate?, posted by SLS on February 25, 2014, at 16:13:53
Scott although it was years ago there was a time period when lithobid was not available and the docs were upset as lithobid was in their opinion superior to the carbonate. Since it's now available. I would ask your doc how it considers it better. As for conversion rates not idea. Phillipa
Posted by SLS on February 25, 2014, at 20:57:13
In reply to Re: Lithobid versus simple lithium carbonate? » SLS, posted by Phillipa on February 25, 2014, at 20:30:04
Posted by PeterMartin on February 26, 2016, at 6:49:45
In reply to Lithobid versus simple lithium carbonate?, posted by SLS on February 25, 2014, at 16:13:53
> Any comments?
>
> I have been taking lithium carbonate 450 mg/day (150 mg t.i.d.) for a few years. My doctor recently prescribed Lithobid 450 mg/day (450 q.d.). I think it was an oversight.
>
> What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking a single dose of Lithobid versus multiple doses of simple lithium carbonate?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> - Scott
This is an old post Scott but I'm wondering if you stuck with lithobid of went back to IR?I have been trying lithobid in place of IR for a few days to see if it resolves some stomach issues. So far it seems to have me in a good place mentally. I see my doctor today to discuss.
Also what generic brand do you take? I had good success w Roxane brand back in 2010/2011 and noticed more side effects when my pharmacy switched to Glenmark. But then I stopped taking lithium anyway. In 2015 I was put back on it again w Glenmark (same pharmacy). I'm wondering if perhaps I should seek out th older Roxane brand generic.
Thanks for discussion.
Posted by SLS on February 26, 2016, at 9:01:43
In reply to Re: Lithobid versus simple lithium carbonate?, posted by PeterMartin on February 26, 2016, at 6:49:45
> > Any comments?
> >
> > I have been taking lithium carbonate 450 mg/day (150 mg t.i.d.) for a few years. My doctor recently prescribed Lithobid 450 mg/day (450 q.d.). I think it was an oversight.
> >
> > What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking a single dose of Lithobid versus multiple doses of simple lithium carbonate?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
> > - Scott
>
>
> This is an old post Scott but I'm wondering if you stuck with lithobid of went back to IR?
>
> I have been trying lithobid in place of IR for a few days to see if it resolves some stomach issues. So far it seems to have me in a good place mentally. I see my doctor today to discuss.
>
> Also what generic brand do you take? I had good success w Roxane brand back in 2010/2011 and noticed more side effects when my pharmacy switched to Glenmark. But then I stopped taking lithium anyway. In 2015 I was put back on it again w Glenmark (same pharmacy). I'm wondering if perhaps I should seek out th older Roxane brand generic.
>
> Thanks for discussion.I did try the Lithobid at 450 mg q.d. I found it to be more potent than 150 mg t.i.d. of lithium IR with regard to side effects and negative effects on mood. I eventually settled on 150 mg b.i.d lithium IR.
- Scott
Posted by PeterMartin on February 26, 2016, at 10:11:54
In reply to Re: Lithobid versus simple lithium carbonate?, posted by SLS on February 26, 2016, at 9:01:43
hanks for discussion.
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> I did try the Lithobid at 450 mg q.d. I found it to be more potent than 150 mg t.i.d. of lithium IR with regard to side effects and negative effects on mood. I eventually settled on 150 mg b.i.d lithium IR.
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> - ScottThanks!
Do you take the generic? If so Roxane or Glenmark? Have to choose this afternoon (found a pharmacy w/ the Roxane which I used to use).
Posted by SLS on February 26, 2016, at 12:41:13
In reply to Re: Lithobid versus simple lithium carbonate?, posted by PeterMartin on February 26, 2016, at 10:11:54
> hanks for discussion.
> >
> > I did try the Lithobid at 450 mg q.d. I found it to be more potent than 150 mg t.i.d. of lithium IR with regard to side effects and negative effects on mood. I eventually settled on 150 mg b.i.d lithium IR.
> >
> >
> > - Scott
>
> Thanks!
>
> Do you take the generic? If so Roxane or Glenmark? Have to choose this afternoon (found a pharmacy w/ the Roxane which I used to use).I'm sorry. I don't know what brand of generic my pharmacy has been using.
- Scott
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