hallucinations induced by lithium

I took lithium for the second day 600mg at night I hallucinated all night i heard music has the spins like i was drunk and saw scary faces in the back of my boyfriends head while he lay beside me this was the scariest thing that has ever happened to me and i need to know if its gonna get worse as I increase my dosage I don't think I could handle another episode like that.Please tell me what you think should I allow my doctor to increase my dosage or should I try something different. The only thing is that I have tried so many different drugs and none seem to be working.

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welcome! When I first started Lithium I went manic for a few days then things settled down. Maybe the same will happen with the hallucinations. Have you had hallucinations before? Could it be a coincidence in timing? You should definitely contact your doctor asap to let them know what is happening. Hallucinations can be terrifying. I really hope yours pass soon. Keep posting if it helps. We are all here to support each other.

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I'm sorry for your struggles. I took lithium for a short time but never experienced any side effects like yours. It's definitely something you should bring up with your doctor should it continue. You'll find we have a safe and supportive community. I'm glad you've joined us.

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Give the medicine time...then if the cons out weigh the pros....switch

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