Posted by SLS on February 7, 2002, at 6:42:59
In reply to Re: Update on my ECT adventure LITHIUM WARNING, posted by Dave1 on February 4, 2002, at 21:44:28
> Not exactly sure why lithium has to wash out before ECT. My pdoc said it can caused toxicity
> problems. I also read it can cause prolonged seizures. So pick your favorite reason.
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> Bye,
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> > > Hi,
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> > > I talked about using pamelar and lithium, but you must remember that lithium must be stopped for atleast a few days before any maintenance treatments.
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> > > I'll shut up for now.
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> > > Bye
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> > Wait, don't shut up yet! Why does lithium have to be stopped? It's not an anticonvulsant.
Hi.I think ECT allows lithium to flood into the cells (neurons), even though the blood levels remain the same.
- Scott
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