Posted by SLS on February 26, 2016, at 9:01:43
In reply to Re: Lithobid versus simple lithium carbonate?, posted by PeterMartin on February 26, 2016, at 6:49:45
> > Any comments?
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> > I have been taking lithium carbonate 450 mg/day (150 mg t.i.d.) for a few years. My doctor recently prescribed Lithobid 450 mg/day (450 q.d.). I think it was an oversight.
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> > What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking a single dose of Lithobid versus multiple doses of simple lithium carbonate?
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> > Thanks.
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> > - Scott
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> This is an old post Scott but I'm wondering if you stuck with lithobid of went back to IR?
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> I have been trying lithobid in place of IR for a few days to see if it resolves some stomach issues. So far it seems to have me in a good place mentally. I see my doctor today to discuss.
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> Also what generic brand do you take? I had good success w Roxane brand back in 2010/2011 and noticed more side effects when my pharmacy switched to Glenmark. But then I stopped taking lithium anyway. In 2015 I was put back on it again w Glenmark (same pharmacy). I'm wondering if perhaps I should seek out th older Roxane brand generic.
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> Thanks for discussion.I did try the Lithobid at 450 mg q.d. I found it to be more potent than 150 mg t.i.d. of lithium IR with regard to side effects and negative effects on mood. I eventually settled on 150 mg b.i.d lithium IR.
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