Posted by Roslynn on April 9, 2010, at 17:14:36
In reply to Re: Adjusting to lithium???, posted by morganator on April 8, 2010, at 21:16:19
Hi Morganator,
Thank you for all the helpful information!
Roslynn
> I just started Prozac 3 months ago. I started with Symbyax and am now on 80 mg fluoxetine. I really want to go back to brand name Prozac but I need to wait till I have insurance.
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> So lithium is supposed to help with mood swings related to bipolar? Maybe that's a stupid question. I'm guessing lithium is being used to lift your depression and prevent any agitation or elevated moods that come with mania.
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> What kind of swings have you experienced? Have you tried Depakote?
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> Anyway, I would try to give lithium and dosage adjustments some more time and definitely start taking fish oil and natural vitamin E everyday. Hopefully you start to feel better soon.
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> If you have the money, there are other supplements that may help to improve cognition.
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> Acetyl L Carnitine
> CPD Choline
> Nature's Way Ginkgo Biloba
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