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Oct 10, 2017, 05:52 PM
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Hi, I'm wondering how you take your lithium...all at once before bed, or in doses throughout the day?
My pdoc has prescribed 900mg. to be split up 3 times over the day. The problem is, when I take the lithium I am very sleepy. I'd prefer to take it all at bedtime. Thanks 
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Oct 10, 2017, 06:11 PM
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I take mine dosages throughout the day.
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#3
Oct 10, 2017, 08:00 PM
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You have to take it split doses during the day to keep the lithium level consistent in your blood
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#4
Oct 10, 2017, 08:19 PM
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I took 600mg a.m. and 900mg at bedtime. If you've recently started your lithium the sleepiness is probably a side effect that will resolve or a week or two.
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#5
Oct 10, 2017, 09:50 PM
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Thank you all, I appreciate your input. Guess I have to split the dose alright. Oh, well.
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#6
Oct 11, 2017, 04:12 PM
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There is extended release (lithobid) and continuous release (eskalith) that let you take it all at once at night. Both are generic so should be quite cheap.
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#7
Oct 12, 2017, 03:59 AM
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I take one dose in the morning and another in the evening.
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