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Mar 17, 2015, 08:42 AM
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Member Since: Feb 2015
Location: Eastern US
Posts: 472
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Originally Posted by embutterfly
I currently take Effexor, Latuda, Topamax and Wellbutrin. My doc wants me to try Lithium to try to address my repeated "mixed states," but I'm really scared of it. I'm convinced I'll get kidney stones, gain weight, destroy my thyroid and develop Lithium toxicity. Am I over-thinking it? My doc says it's a safe drug and worth a try and might get me off one or more of my other drugs. I've literally tried dozens of other drugs. I welcome advice. Thank you!
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Personally, I think lithium is a great mood stabilizer. Yes, it does have some possible nasty side effects and you do have to monitor levels fairly closely, but it seems to work well for a lot of people. I know it's kind of gotten a bad rap, but to be perfectly honest all the meds you're currently on have potentially bad side effects as well. I think some of the reason we know all the side effects is just because it's been around longer. If it was me, I'd give it a try. I understand your fear though, new meds make me nervous as well. Good luck. If you decide to take it, I hope it works well for you.
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