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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
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
How will I feel when I take lithium?
I'm starting on lithium and wondering what I will feel like when it starts working. Will I really notice any different?
Can a change in lithium dosage cause a late period?
I recently changed my dose of lithium (it went up) and since then, my period has not come. I'm approximately a week late and I'm having my normal... read more
Will Lithium continue to work?
I started 300mg lithium 1wk ago. I felt amazing. It was like the flip was switched back in in my brain. I had motivation, energy, I had happy... read more
Lithium - Has anyone experience foul smelling or odor in urine with this medication?
I have been taking lithium 900mg total daily for almost a year now and one of the first things I noticed was strong, even foul smelling urine that... read more
Can lithium cause symptoms like hypomania as a discontinuation side effect in someone w/o bipolar?
I don't have bipolar disorder or cyclothymia, but when i forget my meds for a day or longer i get symptoms like decreased inhibition, talking too... read more
How much lithium at one time is dangerous?
If someone has taken 3200 mg of lithium, should I be concerned for them? Is 3200 mg of lithium at one time dangerous?
Does Lithium cause issues with a dry cough?
I just started taking Lithium and so far it is the best drug I've been on for Bipolar. The only side effect I seem to be experiencing is a dry cough.... read more