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Old Mar 13, 2007, 04:12 PM
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Of the top 50 prescribed psych meds, at one point or another I have been on 28 of them lithium dosages. Somehow I've avoided lithium up to this point. But I just swapped Risperdal for it. I'm curious what a typical dosage is? Pdoc is starting me off on 600 mg, which she said was low.

I read the reviews in the med section and they seem very bipolar, actually, LOL -- either you love it or you hate it. I've been depressed enough to be thinking really bad thoughts, so I hear it helps with that, which will be nice. Is there anything I should really be aware of, though?

I'm hoping, with the cost savings (yaaaaay, generics!), that I can use the difference between what the Risperdal cost and what this costs to join a gym and lose the 12 lbs. I gained in 2 months on Risperdal. lithium dosages So I'd especially appreciate hearing if lithium does anything to appetite!

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Old Mar 13, 2007, 04:57 PM
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Dosing has to do with your serum blood level, and doses can vary alot depending on how well you metabolize the drug. Do not take ibuprofen with lico3.
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Old Mar 13, 2007, 05:49 PM
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I'm on Coumadin and can't take anything but Tylenol anyway, but thanks lithium dosages. I have bloodwork in a week to check lithium levels -- I guess we'll take it from there!
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candybear - Some of the more common side effects of lithium are: a mild tremor, diarrhea, poyuria (peeing a lot), upset stomach, nausea, and dizziness. These are usually mild and disappear as your body adjusts to the drug and they get your blood level right.

It is important to know the signs that indicate that your lithium level is too high. If you experience a significant worsening of a usually mild tremor, &/or your speech becomes slurred, &/or you develop muscle weakness or twitching, &/or you have difficulty walking, you should contact your doctor or go to the local emergency department if any of these symptoms becomes pronounced.

Also, it is important to be aware of situations that can alter lithium levels. Dehydration, fever, and vomiting can all increase lithium levels. Crash diets or sodium restricted diets can also alter lithium levels

I hope that this is of some help. - Cam
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Old Mar 14, 2007, 12:03 AM
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Thank you Cam, very helpful, and great to see you, btw!
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