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Old Aug 30, 2012, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue Poppy View Post
Thank you for sharing your experience with lithium. My psychatrist suggested that instead of lamictal, that i try one of the "big guns" to treat bipolar. He mentioned lithium. I have just been so concerned about weight gain, acne and potential kidney damage, as I have already lost part of one.

Your experience seems positive. I am encouraged that you did not gain weight on it.
No, I did not, what causes weight gain in me is Depakote and I am now trying to live without it (not only for that reason but also due to hand tremor). And of course Zyprexa caused a HUGE weight gain but you do not seem to have symptoms that would warrant even entertaining the thought of taking Zyprexa.

I should add that I am sure Lithium controls other urges as well, it is just that they are more nebulous and it is more difficult to express the benefit I am getting in straightforward monetary terms.