User Reviews for Lithium

Lithobid (lithium): Since lithobit has been on the market for at least 15 years, why has the price tripled in the past three years? When bi-polar individual cannot afford their medication it could be devastating to them and society as a whole.

lithium: In 1993 I went into a clinically depressed mode for one year. I would not eat. I just slept and smoked cigarettes. I lost 50 lbs. Finally I went to a shrink and he worked with me until the medication Tegretol brought me out of the depressed state and I went manic. The doctor upon knowing this manic state, prescribed 900mg of lithium per day with the 400mg of Tegretol and I have been normal for 15 years. I have to take these medicines forever. If I stop because I feel good, watch out. I either go manic or down in the dumps again and I don't wish that on my worst enemy.

lithium: I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2007. I have been on lithium 600mg for the past year and a half. I feel so much better now. I haven't felt this good in a long time. I work in health care as a nurse and I would encourage anyone who is having mood swings to go and see your doctor. Don't be embarrased, just go. You will be so happy that you did. I know that I do. My best to you all out there. Remember to always put your health first. Take care of yourselves.

lithium: Lithium is the best drug for bipolar disorder I've ever seen. I've been on it for about two years and will probably be on it for the rest of my life. I was off of it for 14 months after being on it for a little over a year. The way I felt off it was difference between night and day. My anger anxiety and stress is way less. While I also believe the medicine is not the cure just the basis, I think counselling also works.

lithium: This is the only medication I have ever taken with 100% results. Without this drug my life was uncontrollable. Always either ups or downs, now because of lithium I have been stable for over 25 years. I would recommend this to whoever wants to be their true selves again.

lithium: I have taken numerous bipolar medications, a combination of lithium and seroquel has so far helped to manage my life. Lithuim has made a difference in my thinking and made me less argumentive. I'm a month into this new medicine, lithuim, and have already felt and seen improvements in the severity of my thoughts. Hope this can help.

lithium: Honestly, I have been on 32 different medicines for bipolar disorder since I was a teenager. Only in the last few years have they realized the severity of mental illness in people. Lithium seems to be the saving grace so to speak. It has helped me feel like a real person.

lithium: Without Lithium everyday I could not go to work and support my family. I work hard not to gain weight, I drink a lot of water and try not to be late to take it. I am so thankful that there is something to help me.

lithium: I have been taking Lithium for about a month now,,I missed it for 4 days and everybody could tell I haven't took it.Lithium is the best for me.

lithium: I have tried other medicines for Bipolar Disorder and some worked and some did nothing. Lithium made me feel strangely dull and sleepy the first two weeks but I wanted to give it a good chance. Around the 15th day, I woke up and felt fine, two months later I still feel fine. I am also taking 15mg of Buspirone and 20mg of Celexa. I never thought I would be able to really live until now. My moods are not extreme anymore and I don't have suicidal thoughts. It is like a switch was slipped. My doctor started me at a very low dosage of Lithium, I am so glad she did - I only need 300mg once a day.

lithium: I have severe bipolar disorder. I have taken it all and then some and when it came down to the bottom line my doctor and I decided to go old school. Without Lithium, I cannot imagine where I would be. I also take an anti-depressant and a bit of Xanax for anxiety, and I admit I still have a little problem with anger but no where near as bad as it was.

Eskalith-CR (lithium): I have be Bipolar Disorder for 25 years. I had my first episode out of college when I started by first job. I went into a total depression, many brushed it off as nothing, because I was young, etc. But I could hardly get out of bed, cried all the time. It did finally go away after a few months, then the fun came in the spring. I went into a mania, shopping, spending a lot of money. Once I got 3 speeding tickets in one hour. That's when I knew something was wrong and was luckily diagnosed as Manic Depressive (Bi Polar). I was put on Lithium and within 2 weeks felt much, much better. I've tried going off of it, but every time I get depressed or manic. So Lithium has worked for me! Stay on it! I have tried going off, doesn't work.

Eskalith (lithium): Eskalith (Lithium) is by far the most effective drug for bipolar disorder.

lithium: My husband just started taking Lithium last week and we both have seen a HUGE difference. Yesterday he told me he feels 'fine' and not like he doesn't want to be on this earth any longer. He's been on multiple antidepressants over the years...none of which have worked. His new psychiatrist seems to have found the right drug. I hope he continues to improve. We both thought Lithium was for people with very serious disorders, which we didn't consider him part of that group. No matter...if it works it works! Take care.

lithium: Lithium has allowed me to live again.

lithium: This is the only medicine that has not given me horrible side effects. I am pleased.

Eskalith-CR (lithium): I have been using Eskalith for the last 5 years now and it has really help control the mania part of my bi-polar. If you want a good medication to help control your mania I highly suggest this one.

Lithobid (lithium): Lithium works wonders to stabilize my mood. Only negative is some hair loss and acne.

lithium: A few weeks ago decided to go off lithium because I felt "fine".....bad decision. I went right into a severe manic state. Paranoid, delusional, severe anger. Back on lithium and all is well again. Only side effects for me are extreme thirst/dry mouth and sore joints. I take 450 mg ER twice a day. Lithium allows me to go to work every day, pay my bills and enjoy life in general. Highly recommend.

Lithobid (lithium): I have been on Lithium for the last 11 years after being diagnosed Bipolar I. Has worked perfectly. However it caused hypothyroidism after 5 years and now looks like after a decade to have finally increased my creatinine level affecting my kidneys so here I am searching for a new medication. Other than these side effects this medication worked perfectly for over 10 years.

lithium: It's old school and the best! I have suffered from bipolar disorder for twelve years...suffer no more, now I can live again. For anyone out there diagonsed with bipolar stick with lithium and keep taking it!

lithium: After almost dying of chronic alcoholism I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and put on lithium in May 2006 (currently on 750 mg per day). I was also taking Seroquel and Imipramine. I put on 50 lbs and my wife kept commenting on how I was listless and "zoned out". This was a big problem because I write fiction for a living, which requires energy and alertness. With my doctor I started tweaking the Seroquel and Imipramine and finally quit them altogether (the info sheets for both state they "may result in weight gain"). The weight is melting off, I'm off the booze and feel great. Life hasn't been this good in a long time.

lithium: Seems to be improving my ability to function and be a "normal", happy person. Side effect that is most bothersome for me is extreme chilling. Can't seem to stay warm. Also feel a little loopy and drowsy. Oh and I'm also extremely tender hearted. I could burst into tears at any moment.

lithium: I have suffered from depression for approximately 22 years, I generally medicated with alcohol and anti depressants. I stopped drinking over 2 years ago and my depression appeared to worsen however I was also noticing periods of wonderful happiness (which was unusual, but enjoyable!) which I could never remember experiencing before. I was diagnosed with bipolar in January this year, after coming off a 6 month high and plummeting into severe depression. I have been taking 1500mg of lithium and 375mg of Effexor for the past couple of months. I have leveled out emotionally, however am very flat, no enthusiasm or joy just really existing. I feel the lithium has brought me out of the living hell I was in but am still a long way from wellness.

lithium: I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder 18 months ago and put on lithium 600mgs a day and Seroquel 300mg at night. The lithium has been wonderful to stabilize my moods and keep me from feeling so down and depressed. I eventually weaned myself from the Seroquel because it made me lethargic and I had weight gain that I contributed to it not the lithium. I now exercise - run 3 miles a day to help me release any pent up anger or negative energy and it works wonders. Lithium maybe one of the oldest bi-polar medicines but it is tried and true.