Results for 'Lithium Side Effect Bipolar Disorder Depression Mania'

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

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?

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

What are replacement drugs for Seroquel?

What are alternative drugs for quietapine/Seroquel? In the old days they prescribed lithium salt for bipolar disorder.... read more

Is weight gain a common side effect of lithium?

I've worked so hard to lose weight.; I fear that when I start taking the lithium I will gain it all back. I've been taking bupropion... 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

Lithium - I drink a gallon of water a day, will this intake dilute the effect of lithium?

I am going to ask my two psychiatrists that I work with about this, but I'm curious to see what you think. I walk briskly 4 miles in an hour... read more

Lithium - What time of day do you take it to avoid the most side effects?

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