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Originally Posted by 1914sierra
I had been of lithium for awhile but went back on with reservations in April. It has always worked well for me and I've never had problems with it, but I have always been wary of long-term damage from lithium. Watching my husband go through this and come so close to death taking it as prescribed with all precautions has pretty much sealed my unwillingness to continue with lithium ever again.
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That may be a very smart move, in my view, for your future years.
I liked Lamictal and could take 15 mg of that and be just fine. You might
wish to check into that. (All medications are going to leave an acidic residue
or ash). Lamictal could cause acne, and I developed that on one side, so
I had to drop it; otherwise, it was the best medication I ever took for
Bipolar, Type II.
If either you or your husband has a sensitivity to caffeine you should stop
using it. It makes bipolar illness worse. So will alcohol. (This from my psychiatrist.)
Good wishes and I hope your husband continues to improve.