Lithium Questions (Page 3)

What antidepressants can be taken with lithium?

What is an alternative for Diomax?

I can’t take Diomax because of interaction with Lithium. What can I take instead?

Are there side effects if lithium levels are too low?

Can Lithium, being a salt cause kidney stones?

I have never had a kidney stone and I'm 43 yrs. old. I started taking Lithium in March of 2009. Since summer of 2009, the creatine in my urine has been slightly elevated. In January of this year, my kidney function was only at 56%, so my primary Dr. sent me to a specialist who did 3 tests to find... read more

Does seroquel cause hot flashes?

I'm taking 400 mg of seroquel 300mg of lithium 20 mg of lexapro plus Xanax and thyroid meds. I've been getting really bad hot flashes. Everyone else will be freezing and I will be sweating. I want to know if anyone else has expirenced this? And if so is it a serious side effect?

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 every day as well, and I'm very active. I haven't felt this good since I started taking lithium, and I realized that my depression lifted when I started... read more

Lithium - Just accidentally took double dosage of 450mg- side effects or suggestions?

What to do if olanzapine (zyprexa) makes you sleepy?

My husband s lithium was a little too high so the doctor switched him to depakote( valproic acid) 250 mg day and night, just a few days ago. On top of that he was on olanzapine 5 mg for one week and now it s been increased to 10 mg 2 days ago . Today he is so sleepy that can t do anything. He just... 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.

Has anyone lost weight when they stopped lithium?

I gained 20 kg since starting lithium 3 years ago. I also take lamitrogine and Abilify. I hope to be able to go off my medicines in 6 months or so and wonder if my weight will fall off once I do.

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 was slightly cloudy. I read reviews and no one really talks about this. I was wondering if this was a normal symptom. Took labs and my lithium levels... read more

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, depakote, atypical antipsychotics) and now I've got kidney disease. I have my blood levels done every 6 months and they still didn't catch it until I was... 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 with a conservative shrink that had 35 patients at the time. The guy was terrible he takes me off lithium puts me on Depakote I don't think it ever help me. I am... read more

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. I do have a dry mouth and throat as well. I do not want to discontinue the drug as it has been the best one I've been on after many years of trial... read more

Does lithium help with unipolar depression -- anybody?

I'm about to start this to augment my other meds (lexapro, remeron, benzo). I just hope that it helps with depression, not just stopping manic episodes (because I don't have them). I do sort of "cycle" - I have a good day, a bad day, a good day, a bad day. Mind you the "good days" are not great,... read more