Posted by Jade on July 30, 2000, at 14:22:37
In reply to Re: Olanzapine-Lithium and Emesis » Jade, posted by Cam W. on July 30, 2000, at 11:55:22
> Jade - How long have you been taking the lithium and what is the dose you are taking? Are you taking the lithium with a meal? Do you have any other side effects (eg diarrhea, vertigo, muscle weakness)? Are your lithium blood levels within a normal range? Are you taking the regular or long acting form of lithium?
Cam,
It is my son who is currently taking 1500mg Lithium (regular) & 10mg Olanzapine hs and not with a meal. He has been on this for 7mths.
He had no diarrhea etc. I think he just caught a bug. He does not currently have a doctor as he is moving around, so don't know what his blood levels are. He has not seen a doctor for 1.5 mths and I'm working on him getting this organized.
He did not take the lithium for the one night because he felt it would just make him more sick but I did convince to take the Olanzapine. I'm dealing with long distance, spur of the moment kind of situations.
So, what is the best strategy for a situation where one is ill. Only take a smaller dose of Lithium or to take full dose in the a.m., or skip to the next regular dose?
Thanks
Jade
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