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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

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

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

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