Posted by for2itous on April 30, 2003, at 1:06:37
> just wondered how it compared to SSRIs
> or perhaps Zyprexa?I can't compare Lithium to other remedies because I am fortunate to have a 30 year successful relationship with Eskalith for Bipolar I, rapid cycling.
Lithium should be your last resort...it is very toxic...super heavy. If you do decide to take it, you should be in a manic state because Lithium brings you down. There's no literature about this but I think that there's an advantage to taking Lithium when not in the deepest depression (drug-induced).
Lithium rules you with an iron fist. In 30 years, I have only experienced being blue...and only allow that for a day or two by using 24 hour sleep deprivation.
If you try it, you will be doing your body a favor by taking time release...side effects are reduced-especially stomach upset. You have to like water because Lithium makes you so thirsty that you can't fullfil the need with any other liquid. Don't expect to sleep through the night without at least one trip to the bathroom If being heavy depresses you, find another solution.
Not going to list all the side effects. Just remember that Lithium can be fatally toxic. But if it works, you will bless every tab you take. Luck on your journey....
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