Posted by Dave1 on February 8, 2002, at 11:34:40
In reply to Re: Update on my ECT adventure LITHIUM WARNING, posted by SLS on February 7, 2002, at 6:42:59
> > 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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> > Dave
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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.
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> Hi.
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> I think ECT allows lithium to flood into the cells (neurons), even though the blood levels remain the same.
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> - ScottScott its sounds scary. Thanks for clearing things up.
Dave
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