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New thread/probs posting -- lithium toxicity

Posted by briana on July 4, 2001, at 11:13:24

In reply to SSRI's and irritability, posted by Kingfish on July 4, 2001, at 9:44:38

I've heard that dehydration can cause lithium levels to reach toxic levels, so I've always been really careful when exercising to hydrate with water and Gatorade to replace the salt and fluids I've lost. However, I am going on a bike trip next week where rehydrating to the extent that I am used to might be difficult. I'm wondering how likely it is for someone to get lithium toxicity from dehydration when exercising. I'm also wondering if dosing my meds differently might help minimize this risk. Right now I am taking 1200 mg via 600 bid. Should I take 900 at night and then 300 during the day to minimize the risk, or does it really make no difference?

sorry I couldn't start a new thread; the site would not let me for some reason.

Thanks,
Brie


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