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Related: About this forumLithium toxicity
New psych put me on lithium, 300 mg three times daily.
I started getting symptoms I didn't recognize. They were troublesome. Then worrisome. Then I lost touch with myself.
I'd surely like to hear from anyone who has had a similar experience
elleng
(136,043 posts)Lithium toxicity, also known as lithium overdose, is the condition of having too much lithium. Symptoms may include a tremor, increased reflexes, trouble walking, kidney problems, and an altered level of consciousness. Some symptoms may last for a year after levels return to normal. Wikipedia
Not Heidi
(1,459 posts)Haggard Celine
(17,022 posts)It had too many side effects for me as well. I also hated having to get my blood tested to check my levels. Some of the older medicines work just fine. I'm on an older antipsychotic now, but it's a good fit for me. I've been on most of the newer drugs and some lasted a while, but it would inevitably have to be changed sooner or later. But I don't know your condition, so I can't say whether lithium is right for you or not. Your problems and mine could be vastly different. I hope you're going to get better soon. The main thing to do is follow your doctor's advice and ask plenty of questions. Be patient enough to give the drugs some time to work. It can be weeks until you start getting noticeably better.
Not Heidi
(1,459 posts)He was my new psych. Now he is no longer my psych. I refuse to stand for that disrespectful bullshit.
As for giving the meds some time, I can't. This toxicity has scared me to death.
Thank you, Celine
GPV
(73,035 posts)dose out of caution. Been on it several years and the only problems are I still cycle and I got Raynaud's.
Not Heidi
(1,459 posts)Reynaude's must be terrible. I'm sorry to hear of it.
If Imay ask,, if you still cycle, why do you still take it?
GPV
(73,035 posts)No med yet invented really works for me.
Not Heidi
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OldBaldy1701E
(6,341 posts)That is kind of where I am.
GPV
(73,035 posts)Response to GPV (Reply #4)
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KY_EnviroGuy
(14,595 posts)on WebMD:
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/drugreview-14374-lithium-citrate-oral?drugid=14374&drugname=lithium
Those reviews report it as everything from a miracle drug to a potential killer. Some had similar experiences to yours.
I have not been prescribed lithium as part of my depression treatment but I did have serious reactions to most all anti-depressants my shrink tried, and much later discovered the dosages were too high for my system. Even at 75, my chemistry reacts to many drugs much like a child's system would, so I need lower dosages.
I hope you can relay your issues to your doctor and it may be you are also sensitive, or perhaps you're having a drug or supplement interaction from something else you take.
Best of luck to you.....
Not Heidi
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