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Posted by floatingbridge on February 3, 2010, at 20:34:43
Well, my doc thinks 300 once per day to possibly increase to 300 twice per day.
I tend to be sensitive to meds (brain fog, fatigue, dullness). More is not always best for me (not a hard and fast rule).
Has anyone had a lasting positive effect at, say, 100 per day?
A preferred brand or form as an ad adjunct?
Okay, thanks. New terrain for me.
fb
Posted by inanimate peanut on February 3, 2010, at 22:03:33
In reply to lithium: type, ad dose?, posted by floatingbridge on February 3, 2010, at 20:34:43
Posted by floatingbridge on February 4, 2010, at 0:55:33
In reply to (((fb))) so excited for you-- hope it works!! (nm), posted by inanimate peanut on February 3, 2010, at 22:03:33
peanut, thanks for the good thoughts!
After I started this thread, I came across two others asking lithium advice. Apologies for the repetition. I'll read along.
Here's hoping the best for all of us!
Posted by floatingbridge on February 4, 2010, at 0:56:53
In reply to (((fb))) so excited for you-- hope it works!! (nm), posted by inanimate peanut on February 3, 2010, at 22:03:33
peanut, thanks for the good thoughts!
After I started this thread, I came across two others asking lithium advice. Apologies for the repetition. I'll read along.
Here's hoping the best for all of us!
Posted by janejane on February 4, 2010, at 6:15:43
In reply to lithium: type, ad dose?, posted by floatingbridge on February 3, 2010, at 20:34:43
fb, don't know anything about lithium, but I hope it works for you. I'm glad to see you're starting something new that has some promise. Keep us updated!
Posted by Maxime on February 4, 2010, at 9:32:21
In reply to lithium: type, ad dose?, posted by floatingbridge on February 3, 2010, at 20:34:43
I hope it works for you. I tried 100 mg a day after not tolerating 300 mg and my lithium levels were not high enough in my system to work. I was able to tolerate 200 mg, but again there was not enough in my system. You might have some trial and error with this med but in the end I think it will work. Best of luck to you!
xoxo
Posted by polarbear206 on February 4, 2010, at 10:40:35
In reply to lithium: type, ad dose?, posted by floatingbridge on February 3, 2010, at 20:34:43
> Well, my doc thinks 300 once per day to possibly increase to 300 twice per day.
>
> I tend to be sensitive to meds (brain fog, fatigue, dullness). More is not always best for me (not a hard and fast rule).
>
> Has anyone had a lasting positive effect at, say, 100 per day?
>
> A preferred brand or form as an ad adjunct?
>
> Okay, thanks. New terrain for me.
>
> fbI once tried Lithium at 600mg/day. Start slow and low. I never went past 900mg. Unfortunatley, I didn't stick it out long enough. It tended to dull my emotions. My type of mild bipolar is more depression symptoms. Don't get me wrong, I think it's a great drug and it may very well work for you. Good Luck.
Posted by Phillipa on February 4, 2010, at 11:14:54
In reply to Re: lithium: type, ad dose?, posted by polarbear206 on February 4, 2010, at 10:40:35
FB you started the lithium another good luck to you. Love Phillipa
Posted by Roslynn on February 4, 2010, at 16:58:05
In reply to lithium: type, ad dose?, posted by floatingbridge on February 3, 2010, at 20:34:43
Well, I don't really have any advice except to echo what another poster said, go slow.
If you can discuss the different lithium formulations with your pdoc, that would be good. Make him/her go over all the versions with you, possible interactions, etc. I think sometimes the docs neglect to do this.
I switched on my own to a generic this week and I am paying the price with upset stomach, nausea, etc. I had forgotten what a potent med this is.
It has helped many people though.
Posted by floatingbridge on February 4, 2010, at 17:42:51
In reply to Re: lithium: type, ad dose?, posted by Roslynn on February 4, 2010, at 16:58:05
Roslyn, how is today going? I read your post after I posted. Thank you for your experience-based advice.
hugs,
fb
Posted by Roslynn on February 4, 2010, at 19:22:59
In reply to Re: lithium: type, ad dose? » Roslynn, posted by floatingbridge on February 4, 2010, at 17:42:51
Hi fb,
I am still nauseated, headache etc. I see my pdoc tomorrow.
I reread your first post and I just wanted to say I am also extremely sensitive to meds and experience the same dullness and fatigue that you do. On almost everything. I think the docs get frustrated w/me.
The first time I took lithium, way way long ago, it worked as an adjunct to an AD for me. And I was able to tolerate it.
So, I guess our systems change over time and depending on what we have tried or not tried. I wish you the best of luck!
Roslynn
> Roslyn, how is today going? I read your post after I posted. Thank you for your experience-based advice.
>
> hugs,
>
> fb
Posted by floatingbridge on February 5, 2010, at 1:16:26
In reply to Re: lithium: type, ad dose?, posted by polarbear206 on February 4, 2010, at 10:40:35
Thanks for the advice, PB. We'll see... I'll post when I start. Will start slow and low. Still (!) Waiting for the consulting doc's report.
Thanks for reading and posting,
fb
Posted by floatingbridge on February 5, 2010, at 1:18:21
In reply to Re: lithium: type, ad dose? » floatingbridge, posted by janejane on February 4, 2010, at 6:15:43
Posted by Maxime on February 6, 2010, at 23:39:58
In reply to Re: lithium: type, ad dose?, posted by Roslynn on February 4, 2010, at 16:58:05
What are the different versions of Lithium? I was just prescribed what I thought was regular lithium. You mean there is more than one type?
If you don't have the answer do you know where I might find it?
Posted by floatingbridge on February 7, 2010, at 0:46:11
In reply to Re: lithium: type, ad dose? » Roslynn, posted by Maxime on February 6, 2010, at 23:39:58
Maxine, what were you prescribed
Maybe you're still up.
fb
Posted by floatingbridge on February 7, 2010, at 1:00:46
In reply to Re: lithium: type, ad dose?, posted by polarbear206 on February 4, 2010, at 10:40:35
PB, Can you recall the type of lithium you were given?
Posted by polarbear206 on February 7, 2010, at 10:35:53
In reply to lithium. what. types » polarbear206, posted by floatingbridge on February 7, 2010, at 1:00:46
> PB, Can you recall the type of lithium you were given?
It was Eskalith CR tablets.
Posted by Phillipa on February 7, 2010, at 19:35:51
In reply to Re: lithium. what. types, posted by polarbear206 on February 7, 2010, at 10:35:53
That's the long acting that wasn't available for a while about 15 years ago isn't it? That was always the preferred version of the docs I worked with. Phillipa
Posted by floatingbridge on February 7, 2010, at 19:41:14
In reply to Re: lithium. what. types, posted by polarbear206 on February 7, 2010, at 10:35:53
This gives me a place to start. See my doc tomorrow. Who knows if he's received the consult report yet. I've called.
fb
Posted by Phillipa on February 7, 2010, at 21:24:32
In reply to eskalith cr: thanks PB + Phillipa, posted by floatingbridge on February 7, 2010, at 19:41:14
Let me know? Love Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on February 7, 2010, at 21:31:05
In reply to Re: lithium: type, ad dose? » Maxime, posted by floatingbridge on February 7, 2010, at 0:46:11
Hi
I was prescribed lithium carbonate 300 mg.
xoxo
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