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Mirtazapine causing more anxiety and panic attacks?
I suffer with Bipolar II. I am on Lithium 250mg BD plus lamotrigine 100mg BD. My doctor started me on mirtazapine 2 1/2 months ago slowly working up to 45mg. It is not helping my anxiety and panic attacks. It is making it worse. How do I titrate down off 45mg to 30mg which might be a more suitable... read more
What is an alternative for Diomax?
I can’t take Diomax because of interaction with Lithium. What can I take instead?
Depakote and insomnia?
i was on lithium for over 25 years then started having some bad kdney labs, doctor weined me off the lithium and i began to take depakote. As for the bipolar issue I seem to be allright, however, I I CANNOT sleep--any help?
What are the long term side-effects of Lithium?
What is the long term effect of Lithium?
What can I take for bi-polar that won't make my hair fall out?
Am on lithium 300mg,and geodon 80mg a day,have significant hair loss,what can I use for bi-polar Have used paxil,risperidone in the past for my depresssion,and bi-polar,currently on geodon,lithium citalopram in am and prazocin at night for nightmares,my cond. Is improved but I have significant hair... read more
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 premenstrual symptoms (tender breasts, cramps, pimples) but no bleeding whatsoever. I went off Lamictal because it was making my periods very close... read more
I accidentally took an extra levothyroxine pill last night?
I would like to know how long I wait until taking my usual dose of 88mcg and what to do about the blood test I will be getting in 4 more days. I am also on lithium carbonate 600 mg a day and 75 mg of seroquel at night, The pill somehow got in my pill case with the two other meds when I filled it.... 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 headaches, and before I knew about the negative interactions, I would take ibuprofen for the headaches and experience what I now know were side-effects of... read more
Does Depakote make you sleepy?
I'm currently coming off of lithium as I don't feel it's working I'm now on Depakote. I've only been taking them for a few days and all I've done is sleep. I'm not depressed quite the opposite just very sleepy.
How long does lithium take to get out of your system?
I was taking lithium carbonate for bipolar disorder. I was wondering how long does it take to get it out of your system? I was taking 600 mg for a month and stopped about a month ago.
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 better to divide the drug twice? Once in the morning and once in the evening? Will it have a greater impact on bipolar disorder? Will it get me down if... read more
Lithium - How long untill you start to feel less suicidal ideations or thoughts?
How long until you start to feel less suicidal ideations or thoughts from taking lithium.?
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