[LorrieTorrie]

Hello all, I'm back on Lithium after being off for two years. I had foolishly convinced myself that nothing was wrong (yet again), but after a recent meltdown in an airport, I'm agreeing to be medicated again. I started Lithium two days ago, and today I have this really awful headache. It doesn't feel like a migraine. It's located in a different area if that makes sense. I don't remember if this is a side effect, and my doctor didn't go over anything since it's not really a new med. I'm only taking 300mg at bed time right now for 7 days, then going up to 600mg. I also have very bad anxiety, so I don't want to blow this out of proportion and call my doctor. I just wanted to know if this was a normal side effect, or if I should call. Thank you!

If the headache started today, then maybe you could take some time to monitor it for a few days -- at least that's what I would do unless it's crippling, because maybe it's a coincidence. If it's crippling, though, then you can call your doctor. There's nothing wrong with asking for advice. Or if you're too scared to do that, you can call your pharmacist. They'll know if it's a side effect or not. They legally have to know everything about a medication they fill.

[Guiness187055]

It can be a side effect of lithium poisoning but you are on a small dose so I doubt that is the issue. Ask your pharmacist.

[~Christina]

Did your Pdoc remind you that you MUST increase your fluid intake?!

Could easily be the cause of your headache.

Feel better

[LorrieTorrie]

Originally Posted by ~Christina

Did your Pdoc remind you that you MUST increase your fluid intake?!

Could easily be the cause of your headache.

Feel better

She didn't, and that was totally it! I called the pharmacist, and that was literally the first thing she said. I feel so much better after drinking tons of water. Thanks everyone for responses!