Hi there,
Yes, I've had much experience changing meds when I had OCD, but now, with bp1, it's a different story... so maybe you can help me w your experience.

My last crisis took place last spring and blood test shows lithium levels were optimal... ergo, lithium can't handle my crisis by itself, ergo my pdoc has added valproic acid to the combo. Li + valproic acid is what I'll be taking from now on.

Any takes on that? Can lithium keep screwing my thyroid and valproic affect my liver or anybody knows for sure this combo to be good? Yes, it may depend on the person and dosage, I guess, but still wanted to ask you guys.


Thanks btw to those who suggested taking a gene test. I plan to do that next, many thanks.

Regards.