Posted by Maximus on August 2, 2002, at 8:19:43
In reply to Re: Lamictal, honey moon is over!, posted by cybercafe on August 2, 2002, at 2:55:27
> weight gain is the only side effect of lithium??
Unfortunately. Thyroid problems occur as a "long term" side effect. There is also the annoying blood tests done every six months. Moreover, the lithium must be in a particular range, i.e., 0.6 -0.8 for an euthymic (normal) state and between 0.8 - 1.0 for a depressed or manic state.
And of course, you have to have your kidneys monitored because Lithium is a kind of toxic salt for the body.
All of that appear big but the protocol is not so bad if you are a good responder to Lithium. But keep in mind that lithium does nothing for a rapid cycler.
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