Results for 'Depression Bipolar Disorder Lithium'
Lithium and Synthroid interaction?
Does anyone know if lithium suppresses or destroys thyroxine hormone production? I am curious about this interaction, because reducing lithium... read more
Low dose lithium as effective as high dose?
The common lithium doses currently given daily for bipolar disorder (1200 mg) may be too high and in long-term prescription causing renal tube... read more
Is there any difference in the tablet and the capsule for lithium carbonate?
I took four 300mg tablets last night for the first time after using the capsules for 15 years and I got very nauseous.
Lithium - I am bipolar1 what can I do about pain and bloating ?
I have been on lithium for over 20 years. I'm 52 years old now, and I am having pain and severe bloating. I was on 750 mg once a day. It was lowered... read more
Restarting lithium?
I was on lithium and got off of it for a month to try a new medicine that just didn't work. So I am now being put back on it. I was just wondering if... read more
I would like to ask a question about the relation between Synthroid dose, and lithium dose.
How can I distinguish hyperthyroidism from hypomania? I can no longer tolerate lithium and at 0 level, with Synthroid still taken at 0.112, I get... read more
Hi everyone, I have been on Lithium for about 8 weeks and I don't remember the last time I have felt
... this good. I am noticing quite a bit of hair loss and I am upset to think it is from the Lithium. It has helped me so much, but I really don't... read more
How to take lithium for better results?
I take lithium 900 mg (3 pills of 300 mg) at night before sleep. Is it OK to take them all in one time? What is the maximum dose of the drug? Is it... read more
Stage 3 kidney disease caused by 35 years of lithium use. Any tips?
I was just diagnosed with Stage 3 Kidney disease after 35 years of being on Lithium. I have tried to come of it several times (valproic acid,... read more
Has anyone lost weight when they stopped lithium?
I gained 20 kg since starting lithium 3 years ago. I also take lamitrogine and Abilify. I hope to be able to go off my medicines in 6 months or so... read more