Posted by Maximus on November 13, 2006, at 15:11:28
In reply to Re: Doc wants to try Lithium but nervous!!! » Rani, posted by Squiggles on November 13, 2006, at 13:00:53
> I just read the side effects in a magazine for
> ABILIFY -- a new drug for major bipolar, and I was amazed that they would want
> to add another drug like this to lithium.Why? Are you asking seriously? I'm also taking lithium among other drugs. I'm responding partially to it and i do recognize it is a great salt.
But, but Li is not working for everyone. And often li does not address all the symptoms of the illness. Nowadays, competent and clever pdocs will prescribe it with other drugs such as: valproate, lamictal, atypical anti-psychotics (Abilify is one of them) and etc. The bipolarity is not just the typicals highs and lows seen in the movies.
I'm glad you are a good responder. I wish you continue to be well. Bye.
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