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Old Mar 03, 2009, 04:55 PM
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Sweetie, judging from what I know of your situation so far, it is more likely to be manic side effects. The lithium will initially stir things up while it settles in your body. I am strong in my opinion when I wonder if you need an anti-psychotic like olanzipine while your levels are evening out. I was on it initially and it did wonders. It also works immediately after taking it. I only needed it for about 6 months and then I could stop.

Lithium is not known to cause hallucinations per se......more there is a secondary symptom at play. Have you got your thyroid function test results back? and have you had your lithium increased?

Stick with it if you can but ask for help along the way from your doc.......the adjustment period can be nasty but now I am not even aware that I am putting 1000mg of heavy metals in my body!!!

Let us know how you go.......your situation is worrying and requires more investigation from your doctor.

Take care, babe
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