Posted by Toph on October 22, 2018, at 19:45:44
In reply to The Uniqueness of Lithium?, posted by bob on January 27, 2002, at 23:31:43
Seems what is unique is me not just Lithium. I have been taking LI for over 40 years with no serious side effects other than some diarrhea and a slight hand tremor that may or may not be attributed to either the drug or aging. My creatinine levels are fine and my thyroid tests are also normal (the two most common problems with long term use). I have read here about all kinds of side effects people have experienced adjusting to this simple salt. No doubt it can be toxic if levels exceed therapeutic amounts. But mainly I feel fortunate that a medication that I have no sensation taking effectively keeps me from the repeated hospitalizations I endured before I finally conceded that I needed it.
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