Results for 'Depression Mania Bipolar Disorder Lithium Male Diagnosis'

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?

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... read more

I am tapering off lithium under the guidance of my psychiatrist. I'm currently at 450 mg/day and?

& doing very well. I'm looking to hear about others' experiences with tapering off lithium, of course hoping to hear success... read more

I was on lithium 1000 mg put on Depakote inpatient for no reasons?

I am currently on Depakote which know it's been 6 years I am taking 1000 it's not working any more! I need lithium, I was inpatient... 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?... 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... 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... read more

Are thier any anti depressants that don't cause weight gain?

I've been taking Bupropion for depression (as well as lithium) as it seems like the only drug that does not cause me to gain... read more

What is a proper diet to go on with lithium?

Lithium and Synthroid interaction?

Does anyone know if lithium suppresses or destroys thyroxine hormone production? I am curious about this interaction, because reducing... 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... read more