How long until you start to feel less suicidal ideations or thoughts from taking lithium.?
Lithium - How long untill you start to feel less suicidal ideations or thoughts?
Question posted by DNELLY25 on 7 Dec 2020
Last updated on 7 December 2020
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Hi, DNELLY!
It generally takes lithium about 1-3 weeks to start to help resolve symptoms... if you're on a therapeutic dose which differs from person to person.
If you're just starting out on a low dose and not feeling relief your doctor will order a blood test to determine if your dose is therapeutic and, if not, you'll need a dosage increase.
Try to hang in there and it's critical that you stay in close touch with your doctor to let her/him know exactly how you're progressing or not. If you're feeling suicidal let them know ASAP.
Thank you so much and I’m at 400mg starting dose set to go up to 600mg with upcoming regular blood test
Definitely agree.
It sounds like the usual plan. Good luck with your treatment.
Hi there
For me it took at least a month but i was really sick with major depression for over a year before treatment. I would think it would depend on alot of factors. Everyone is different.
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Thank you for answering
Your welcome
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