Posted by Chloe on May 25, 2002, at 10:59:07
In reply to Re: Lithium appointment - combined doses? » Chloe, posted by Ritch on May 24, 2002, at 23:31:50
Hey Mitch,
When you were taking li, did you take all your dose at bedtime? I ask because I wonder if your unfortunate kidney and thyroid problems were related to once a day dosing, or simply indicative of lithium therapy in general?The potential side effects of these meds can be so frightening. I guess as patients, we really have to advocate for ourselves, and make sure our labs and any "unusual" symptoms are monitored closely...
BTW, I wish I could bump up my Li just a bit. I feel very depressed, and lifeless. Increasing the celexa by a few drops was a complete mistake. I have been in a dysphoric rage for two days straight, unable to sleep...And I only increased it by 0.1 mgs, to 1.6. Perhaps something else is going on, because a few drops a celexa can't be that powerful. But I am ready to swing back into depression. I hate feeling like I am going to kill someone for no reason. So I am steering clear of people for the moment.
Anyway, a bit more li might smooth things out, enhance my mood, but I am finally getting rid of some of my scalp pain (thanks to FSO). So I am scared to tinker.
Hope you are hanging in there...
Chloe
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