Posted by platinumbride on August 8, 2005, at 14:25:56
In reply to Lithium carbonate and lithium citrate, posted by Squiggles on August 8, 2005, at 12:11:44
Try using metamucil (psyllium). I think you have to use it at least 1/2 hour before or at least 3 hours after your dose, otherwise it will absorb the lithium. It was a life saver for me!
Diane
> I asked a pharmacist about the side
> effect that has me running to the loo
> every day, and she was really nice
> and surprisingly helpful.
>
> She asked about my other drugs, whether
> perhaps another condition was present,
> and suggested that I take *lithium citrate*
> instead.
>
> I'm going to mention this to my dr.
> because if it works it will certainly
> be better than a 20-year overhall of
> a synchronized drug soup, with all the
> risks of a new drug not working.
>
> In the meantime I will try Keopectate and
> Tubs.
>
> Wish me luck.
>
> Squiggled
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