Posted by wbill on April 9, 2002, at 17:16:04
In reply to LITHIUM questions, posted by HMK on April 8, 2002, at 9:04:22
> I've been using Effexor XR, Neurontin, and Geodon for the past year or so in an attempt to regulate my bipolar II. I also have an underactive thyroid which just makes things more complicated. Lately, I have been cycling so quickly- one day crying all day and the next day jumping out of my skin. I am having my thyroid checked tomorrow morning, but in the meantime I am considering lithium.
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> I have never tried it and am concerned about the side effects of this drug. Could people on the drug please respond as to how they tolerate lithium? I know it's considered the gold standard in treating bipolar but I'm still afraid to try it. Any insight would be much appreciated.
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> Best wishes,
> HeatherHeather
I have been on lithobid for a couple of years. My
hands shook alot when I first went on it. I also
had thyroid problems and my pdoc put me on synthoid and cytomel. The tremmers subsided quit a bit, but are still their. That was the only side effect I had.Bill
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