Results for 'Bipolar Disorder Lithium Kidney Disease Diagnosis Atypical Antipsychotics'
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
For mmmousemaid (also others), re. long-term lithium: On 7/12/21 you made a liberating reply to my..
... concerns about neurological not renal lithium toxicity, including this: "long term lithium treatment at even recommended dosages can lead to... read more
Can the capsule form of lithium be less effective?
I have been taking 300mg lithium carbonate tablets (one capsule twice a day) for a year now and it's worked like magic on my bipolar. However, my... read more
Safe painkillers to take with lithium?
I currently take 1050mg of lithium (tablets) at night. I have been on this dose for years, but in the past 6 months I've been getting terrible... read more
Lamictal + Abilify?
I'm 46- dealt with depression my whole life and at 19 had a psychotic break/manic episode and then diagnosed BP 1. I refused to take the lithium that... read more
Bipolar Disorder - what is bipolar ll versus bipolar l?
After yrs diagnosed with severe chronic depression they added bipolar two. I... think it just isn't quite up to bipolar I. I made 2 trash cans full... read more
How long will it take to pass a 5mm kidney stone with flomax?
I have 2 x 5mm kidney stones, one on each side. I was first put on Doxazosin, but that did not pass either of them so my doctor switched me to... read more
Infections - My white blood cell count is over 50,000 due to a kidney infection. The meds the doc?
... gave me isnt bringing it down. Should I be concerned? Been having very high fevers and severe kidney and neck pain. Should I go to ER for... read more
Nitrofurantoin - Is this used for kidney infection?
I do not have a bladder infection but doctor prescribed it for the kidney infection. But the info given with prescription says it should not be used... read more