Posted by Dave1 on March 31, 2002, at 20:55:43
In reply to Should I increase my lithium?, posted by Denise528 on March 24, 2002, at 11:33:28
Hi,
It seems like everybody has a unique problem, but someone out there has a solution.
Here's my problem - PLEASE help!!!
I was on anafranil for several weeks and got up to 250mg/day. I then added 900mg LI/day for ten days. I did my blood work and it was .4
I thus increased my lithium to 1200mg/day.
Several days later I suddenly felt more talkative and sociable. I was very surprised and felt my depression was lifting. Problem. The effect was only temporary and only lasted 3-4 days.
Should I get another lithium test to see if can increase, if so how high can I go (in terms of blood level , not lithium dosage)
Also, should I get an anafranil level. I know sometimes they do that for tricyclics.
Or did I experience some kind of quick poop and therefore, I should just give up.
Thanks much,
Dave
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