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08/06/2009 06:35 PM
SpazyJess
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Has anyone had problems with Nausea and/or vomiting while takiing the med? Since the Lithium has been increased to 900mg, I've been really nauseated and have thrown up today (not to be gross).
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08/06/2009 06:39 PM  Top
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Aww I am sorry you are still having a tough time tolerating it. Maybe after you get a few doses of the increase it will go away. Hopefully. I never got sick from it thank God. I am nervous if she has to increase it. Do they only increase it if you are still having symptoms? Since I am feeling stable with the 300mg will she leave me alone for now?
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08/06/2009 06:59 PM  Top
SpazyJess
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Yeah I hope it will go away. I'll be up to 1200mg next week. Don't quote me on this, but I think the Lithium is only increased when you're having symptoms. And there is a max dosage, but I'm not sure what that is.
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08/06/2009 07:05 PM  Top
MissStacey
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I just read a few things on it. One website says the target dose is 900mg but will be increased factoring in clinical response. The max dosage per day is actually 2400mg. Holy Cow!!! or should I say Holy Lithium lol

http://www.drugs.com/ppa/lithium.html

Post edited by: MissStacey, at: 08/06/2009 07:06 PM

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08/06/2009 07:13 PM  Top
SpazyJess
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Holy Cow is right!Tongue That's a lot! Thanks for the infoSmile I'm so not looking forward to next week's increase. Maybe I'll lose some weight?Tongue
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"Minds arelike parachutes. They only function when they are open."
~Sir James Dewar

"I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong."
~Leo Rosten

"Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty."
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"Fall down seven times, get up eight."
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08/06/2009 07:15 PM  Top
SpazyJess
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Holy Lithium, you're too funny!Grin
"The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority."
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"Minds arelike parachutes. They only function when they are open."
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"I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong."
~Leo Rosten

"Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty."
~Albert Einstein

"Fall down seven times, get up eight."
~Japanese Proverb

"Perfect does not exist in an imperfect world"
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08/07/2009 07:24 AM  Top
Wes
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I'm at 1200mg for a while now. My Doc only increased because I requested it because even though I noticed a huge change, I was still having some issues. The only side effects I've had are slight tremors and lower intestinal cramps (usually about 30 mins after each pill).

Hope it gets better for you. /hug

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08/07/2009 09:16 AM  Top
SpazyJess
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Thanks WesSmile I hope so too.
"The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority."
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"Minds arelike parachutes. They only function when they are open."
~Sir James Dewar

"I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong."
~Leo Rosten

"Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty."
~Albert Einstein

"Fall down seven times, get up eight."
~Japanese Proverb

"Perfect does not exist in an imperfect world"
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08/07/2009 11:45 AM  Top
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I've had (this is so embarassing) let's say, lower intestine disturbance for 6 weeks straight accompanied by some lower abdominal cramps. According to the DR. I have IBS, but it started after he increased my Lithium.
Lisa

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Lamictal 400 mg
Seroquel 150 mg
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Lithium 1200 mg

08/07/2009 11:51 AM  Top
Wes
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LOL Yorkie, you're too cute. All our bodies work (basically) the same way, so we get ya. Aren't acronyms grand though? Makes embarrassing stuff so much easier to discuss Tongue

I embarrass myself constantly, even when not discussing the function of my digestive system! I've given up trying to be discrete.

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