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Feb 08, 2013, 12:35 PM
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Yesterday my pdoc told me that my lithium levels were low. This has not happened before til now. So, he highered it from 900 mg to 1200 mg a day.
Also, I am very happy to say that my pdoc has finally gave in to my request and will be switching me from Geodon to Abilify next month. He has lowered Geodon again until next visit. So, hopefully it will go will without symptoms. I am just curious about if I will have any symptoms from switching from one to another. I have been on Abilify in the past so I don't think I will have side effects from it.
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Bipolar I dx May 23, 2011 Lithium ER -450 am, 450pm Tegretol XR -400 am, 400 pm Ativan- 1mg PRN, anxiety/sleep New.. Lamictal for migraines Fioricet for migraines |
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Feb 09, 2013, 09:44 PM
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I haven't made this particular switch, but evidently your doc thinks whatever symptoms you might have you will be able to handle. So, hang in there and keep in touch with your doc. Okay?
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Feb 09, 2013, 10:07 PM
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I'm glad ur pdoc gave in a switched the meds. I'm sure he/she agrees that it will help u. I've had my lithium increased from 900 to 1800. I feel a lot better...depression was kicking my butt.
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Feb 09, 2013, 11:36 PM
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Thanks! I will be sure to keep in touch with my pdoc. Definitely if I have any symptoms. And I am hoping that the increase in Lithium will decrease the chance for any symptoms to occur.
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