Ok so atleast you didnt go bald and all your teeth fell out. That was my main concern, and I take advil alot for my carpal tunnel in my hands.... Tylenol doesnt do much, but if ibuprofen messes it all up then I will just have to switch over.

Ya I know about the drinking, depression thing. My depression foremost was not my major problem it was my social anxiety and mood swings. I was never super depressive, just kind of blah all the time. Anyhow I dont drink much. I'm refferring to a few beers on a sunday during a game, or if my wife and I go out for dinner and I have a couple glasses of wine or a martini or something. I sometimes go months without anything, but I just wanted to know if I had a few beers while grilling one weekend if with the Lithium I would have some very bad effect?

Damn it sucks about the Advil, I guess as long as I dont go bald and toothless I can give up on that. lol

As usual, thanks so much to everyone for your support and advice! My doctor hopefully goes into more details and warnings with me when I actually jump up trying to find the theraputic dosage.

This Lithium thing sounds like a balancing act though, kind of like if you were diabetic.

OH and another thing, how often once you find the right dosage do I have to get my blood tested?

Mark