Posted by tina on August 17, 2000, at 21:23:46
In reply to How does it feel to be on Lithium? SCARED OF IT!, posted by Anna P. on August 17, 2000, at 16:01:12
Hi Anna:
I have to assume that your doc wants you on lithium as an augmentation to the neurontin? I'm on it as an augmentation to moclobemide and it's working fine. It has stabilized my mood swings which were pretty severe at times and stopped me from cutting myself and beating the hell out of brick walls.
It does, however, make me nauseous and gives me headaches. Not to mention being extra thirsty and peeing a lot. I also have to have blood tests often but I like them and am not afraid of needles.
The side effects I mentioned above are very rare and I wouldn't be worried if I were you. Lithium has been used for 60 years without any problem so give it a try, you may be pleasantly surprised.
Hope this helps. Keep in touch.
Best wishes
Tina
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