Posted by Caper on June 2, 2004, at 23:54:44
In reply to Re: I'm gonna get FAT on lithium aren't I? » jerrympls, posted by CareBear04 on June 2, 2004, at 22:41:26
Hi Jerry,
Regarding weight gain, it's not necessarily true that you'll gain weight. I was on it for about two years and didn't gain any. What I did notice was incredible _thirst_. Could not get enough liquid in me. And I've heard that sometimes people mistakenly believe they need food when they really just need more water or whatever. So I'd suggest drinking a low cal beverage if you feel you're hungry at odd times, see if that helps. It did me. Drinking water or some other clear liquid relieved the "hunger" so I didn't want to eat. (You will need to have a restroom close at first though- lithium really has a diuretic effect).
Good luck.
Caper
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