Posted by Ron Hill on April 15, 2002, at 20:43:41
In reply to Help,Li vs. Zyprexa vs Lamictal for manic symptoms, posted by JohnX2 on April 15, 2002, at 20:16:30
John,
> I was wondering how lithium stacks up against Zyprexa and Lamictal for particular (hypo)manic symptoms.I've never taken Zyprexa so I can't be a lot of help. However, if it were my decision, I'd pick Li (which is neuroprotective at lower doses) over an anti-psychotic medication (with the potential TD issues) any day of the week.
> As you can see I am grasping to avoid Li. I don't know why???, Maybe I just don't think I can deal with side effects. Pooped out from medicine trials. Are the LI side effects really that bad?
John, I am VERY sensitive to medication side effects and yet Lithobid was easy for me to get used to. Frequent urination for a week and that was about it. Keep in mind, however, I only take 600 mg/day (0.40 blood level). What dose do you and your pdoc plan to start at?
>The PDR scares the shit out of me.
Don't believe everything you read!
> Sorry for the ramble.What ramble? Best wishes!
-- Ron
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