[Verity81]

The doctor at the day hospital I attend has suggested adding a small dose of Lithium (200mg) to help boost the antidepressant I'm taking which is sertraline 200mg which is max dose.

I'm also on Pregabalin 150mg 3 x a day for neuropathic pain and anxiety and Promethazine 25 mg once or twice a day as needed to calm me.

Has anyone else been on a low dose of Lithium for depression? I am concerned about being on so many pills and what the side effects might be? the dr said its a low dose so shouldn't get many side effects but I've read about weight gain and hair loss and needing blood tests etc.

Any advice?

[Verity81]

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[hamster-bamster]

200 mg is very little. I am not even sure you can get such a pill - the smallest dose is 300 mg. I doubt that at this dose you will experience significant side effects.

[jesusplay]

I've been on 1200mg for 3 months and I'm still depressed

[hamster-bamster]

Originally Posted by jesusplay

I've been on 1200mg for 3 months and I'm still depressed

You probably need an AD besides Li.

[Marshellette]

I personally don't like Lithium but whatever works for you.

[Verity81]

To be honest I'm not keen on the idea, especially as it could effect the thyroid as thyroid disorder runs in my family.

[Maskon]

My pdoc brought up this idea, and when I inquired about dosage she said dosing could be what it is for bipolar like 600mg twice a day. I didn't think li comes in 200s... 150 & 300s... I would do more research....

[Espresso]

It was suggested once to me for the same reason, but I didn't take it.