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Generalized Anxiety Disorder - I am on 400 mgs of Lithium and noticed that my urine has a really...
... horrible smell. Is this a side effect? It is making me feel really down, and I am constantly washing and checking. Thank you
Bipolar Disorder - I have bipolar and I am feeling so hopeless.
My psychiatrist just changed my meds and I will be starting Lamictal and Viibryd. I am already taking Lithium and several vitamins. I’m at my lowest ever. Does it get better or am I destined to always feel this way?
Lithium for manic depression 1200mg?
I'm taking lithium for manic depression. I am getting a dose of 1200 mg (4 Pills) (1200MG its enough to Maintenance treatment over time) How to take the 4 pills? Take them all together or divide them twice a day? Morning and evening? Thank you
Low dose lithium as effective as high dose?
The common lithium doses currently given daily for bipolar disorder (1200 mg) may be too high and in long-term prescription causing renal tube damage, hypothyroidism, cardiac disturbance, and the common lithium carbonate side effects. If low doses from 150 mg to 300 mg have a good stabilizing... read more
Lithium taste and dry mouth?
And water tastes strange. I has a sour-like taste and also taste of like a coin. Is this from the lithium or something else? Please explain.
Can lithium cause headaches?
I've been a lithium for 2 1/2 weeks and wake up with a bad headache everyday. Is this a common side effect and does it go away? I'm definitely seeing some improvement already in my mood so don't want to give up on it.
Interactions with vilazodone?
Today I started 10mg. of vilazodone and I also take 450mg. of Lithium twice daily, 100mg. of lamotrigine twice daily, 40 mg of nadolol daily and clonazepam at least once daily. Has anyone else had this combination and has anything bad happened as far as side effects?
Questions about 300mg lithium carbonate er?
I have only been taking lithium for one week. 300mg carbonate er. I got my blood drawn to see what my levels are but won't get the results until next Monday. I am just so depressed and desperately need relief. Everyone in the psychiatric industry is so unreachable. Just not available to answer... read more
How long after quitting lithium because of it worsening depression before I feel better?
I took 600mg lithium carbonate for 1 week. It caused depression so I weaned off. I still feel depressed and am having nausea symptoms a week and a half after my last dose. How long until I feel better?
Is Vraylar 3mg OK to substitute lithium carbonate 300 mg?
I’m severely bipolar all the time, I’ve been out of Vraylar 3mg for 3 days, I’ve read that lithium Carbonate 300mg is the same and I took the lithium tonight and making sure if that is OK?
How many doses of lithium can I safely miss I have not taken for 3 nights as ran out I will start?
... taking again tomorrow
Can lithium cause elevated liver enzymes?
I have been on lithium for 3 years now and my liver enzymes have been elevated
Lithium - I am bipolar1 what can I do about pain and bloating ?
I have been on lithium for over 20 years. I'm 52 years old now, and I am having pain and severe bloating. I was on 750 mg once a day. It was lowered because I have been toxic on many occasions. I have dropped the dosage down to 300 mg because of incredible stomach pain. The pain is much better. But... read more
Does lithium cause foul smelling urine?
I am on 400mgs a day at night.
Are these three medications safe?
Are the following 3 medications safe to take at one time? -sertraline hydrochloride 100mg -lithium carbonate 300mg -risperidone 4mg
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