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Originally Posted by *Laurie*
Lithium is becoming more popular these days - used more frequently, like it used to be. It is found to be safer than many of the new meds. And it works well for so many people.
I have been put on a low lithium dose for depression and GAD. It does seem to be helping, more so with the depression than with the anxiety, but so far I'm pleased with it. I have not noticed any side effects except possibly dry mouth/throat, but it's hard to tell because I tend to require a lot of water, anyway.
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This right here. Lithium is becoming more popular again due to it being safer than other options and supposedly the gold standard for treatment of bipolar. So far I'm a fan though I haven't been taking it long enough to be safe from side effects yet. My only complaint is that it knocks me out at night but that's because it is relatively new medication for me and that's how my body reacts to almost all of them.
In regards to the depression, lithium is often seen as a mood stabilizer AND anti-depressant. I'm not sure if it is technically classified as one but I do know that a few sources, including my pdoc, tout the anti-depressant benefits of lithium.