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08/23/2010 06:43 AM
RickEJ
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I'm starting Lithuim 300mg tonight. Any pointers or things I should watch for? I know its a low dose but I'm pretty sensitive to meds and really don't know what to expect. Miss. Stacey it seemed to work good for you how were the side effects if any?
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08/23/2010 06:51 AM  Top
FatherKarras
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I'm not Miss Stacey, but I do dress up like her sometimes...

Anyway, I didn't really notice any side effects at all. Maybe a bit of grogginess, but it was hard to differentiate that from the Seroqel/Geodon. Either way, it was/is a very mild drug, for me at least.

Patrick

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Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man--Friedrich Nietzsche

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That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all--Emily Dickinson

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Risperidone 6 mg q am
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08/23/2010 08:03 AM  Top
Joy75
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Cool Rick, you got something to start. I don't know a lot about Lithium, but I do know that you have to drink a lot of water with it and stay away from too much salt. I really hope this works for you and you get to starting to feel better. I'm happy you are giving this a try. Good luck!
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08/23/2010 08:10 AM  Top
RickEJ
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Thanks like to see those pics of you in drag. lol

JK...haha.

Thats encouraging news. Last time I think I was on Depacote 3000mg 2 times a day @_@ + Lithium 500mg, and Tranxene 7.5mg 3 times a day. can you say ZOMBIE....

Dizzy Blink Dizzy Silly Wassat

Never tried it with Lamictal, Prozac,and Klonopin.

I read a lot of good reviews about 300mg once a day.

I'm a little apprehensive about it, then again I have nothing to loose at this point except my depression which is OK by me.

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08/23/2010 10:14 AM  Top
brandib811
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Ive never had any problems with lithium. Maybe a slight dizziness; I take my 300mg in the morning.
Meds:
Geodon 160mgs daily
Tegratol 300mgs daily
Klonopin 1-2mgs prn
Synthroid .100mcg daily
Protonix 20mg daily
Hydrocodone 5/350mg prn

08/23/2010 10:24 AM  Top
MissStacey
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I didn't have any side effects for once in my life lol but everyone is different. Make sure you drink plenty of h2o Wink
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I'm not currently active due to many personal and medical issues. I will not be participating in MDJ for awhile, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone. I hope everyone is well and I appreciate all of the thoughts, kind words and messages. I have tried to respond as much as possible and apologize if I have not gotten back to everyone. Love & Hugs, Stacey

08/23/2010 12:55 PM  Top
RickEJ
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Thanks for the tips Smile I already got a case of water at home and tap water if I have to. Its not that bad if left overnight, takes the chlorine smell out of it.

One thing about the south is in a lot of places the water is hard so we drink a lot of filtered or bottled water.

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08/24/2010 01:15 AM  Top
RickEJ
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I took my first dose last night and slept like a baby Smile

I feel good and rested this morning. I think I'll even go for a walk. I haven't felt this happy in the morning for a long time. Hopefully this is a good sign of things to come.

Post edited by: RickEJ, at: 08/24/2010 01:15 AM

peace & hugs
Rick
If I seem confused it's because I am!
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All information I give is from my own research and experience.

08/24/2010 04:55 AM  Top
Tommy100
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Good luck Rick. Lithium is a fast worker.

If I ever go back to treatment that would be my first choice.

Smile

Any advice or comment from me is just my personal opinion.
Please talk to a Professional for assessment and medication.

08/24/2010 04:59 AM  Top
RickEJ
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Yes it is and has quite a calming effect. I don't think I'll be needing the Klonopin while taking it.
peace & hugs
Rick
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