Lithium and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Mez...
• August 26, 2017

For Bipolar Disorder "I commenced lithium in 2012 as I was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder. Initially, starting it wasn't great fun-I experienced a lot of side effects (nausea, tremors, twitching, involuntary lip/tongue biting, vomiting, diarrhea, and thirsty as hell). But today I still take the lithium, and I am happy. I work full time and live a fulfilling life. I do experience nausea from time to time, which is why I stick to drinking the lithium at nighttime, as it makes me sick to move around too much after drinking it. All in all, happy with it. Sadly, I have missed doses at times (no more than 2 days in a row), which brings back some of the side effects when taking it again."

• cog...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 3, 2016

For Bipolar Disorder "I'm currently between diagnoses of Bipolar II and BPD. I started on 400 mg Lithium (taking my level to 0.3) and already felt some effects with it. I recently increased this to 600 mg, and whilst I feel like myself again, I have a few side effects. A lot of nausea, being put off food, an extreme thirst (which isn't a bad thing because it's important to stay super hydrated on Lithium!), minor muscle weakness, and stomach issues. When starting and increasing the dose, I became incredibly gassy (thankfully, odorless!) and have had slight stomach upsets. I've also found acid reflux to be a huge symptom for me also, whether it is caused by taking Lithium alongside Celexa (Citalopram) and Inderal (Propranolol), I'm unsure. Overall, great drug."

• Ran...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2020

For Mania "I have been on lithium for about 3 months now, and I'm pleased to say that it is working great. Lithium has helped my mania and depression so much! I was still struggling with anxiety, but that is not one of the side effects I got from lithium. Watch out for the common ones-eye twitching, cravings, nausea-but after about 2 weeks, it went away. I highly suggest lithium for anyone who is constantly manic or schizophrenic."

• die...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 24, 2021

For Bipolar Disorder "I’ve been on lithium since 2010, and I genuinely cannot remember what it’s like without it. For better or for worse. The most positive thing I can say is that it helped tone down my hypomanic episodes so that they were/are more manageable. Was it worth it? That depends on how well you tolerate the drug and how okay you are with careful monitoring via blood tests. Lithium is pretty mild when you’re on the right dose, but going over that is no good. It’s a constant experiment, which for me involved a lot of awful, awful nausea, among other things. My dose was too high for a while, and I was both sick and down because it only works for my highs, not lows. I’m not sure about others. I’m giving it a 7 because it technically worked but caused me great suffering. Anyway, you could argue it’s one of the more “natural” paths to go down since it’s just a simple, basic element."

• Gaf...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2018

For Bipolar Disorder "Darius, Wellbutrin is stimulant-based, so it has the potential to put someone with bipolar into mania (which includes paranoia). I was on it at one point, and it caused extreme paranoia and hallucinations. I'm not a medical professional, but I would try another antidepressant. Please never stop taking a drug without talking to your doctor first. It's dangerous. To all: I've been on lithium for about a month at 900 mg. I'm not myself. I'm so spacey and am just numb. If this is an antidepressant, I don't feel happy at all. I'm nauseous all the time, which is affecting my ability to perform well in school. (Hard to concentrate on schoolwork when you feel like you're going to barf at any second all the time.) I have hallucinations where objects, walls, etc. stretch taller and wider than they are and move around. I emailed my doctor tonight. I hate this drug. The only positive is that most days (when nausea hasn't kept me up all night) I can wake up early in the morning."

• Dir...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 11, 2013

For Bipolar Disorder "In 4 weeks, lithium took me from constantly obsessing about suicide to having almost no suicidal ideation. Minor side effects include extra urination and minor nausea if taken without enough food."