Posted by CK1 on April 10, 2005, at 19:44:18
Hi Everyone,
I started lithium (300mg) 5 days ago and dropped that Paxil (10mg) I had been taking for a month 2 days ago. I was feeling "fine" before I dropped the Paxil, but ever since I dropped it, I've been very dizzy and nauseated and have no energy. I remember when I was VERY dizzy for 3-4 days after dropping Effexor (only was on it 2 weeks), but the dizziness totally went away.
Last year, all I had to do was take Paxil, wait 3 weeks, and get on with my life, but, after I relapsed, finding the right drug has become more complicated!
I'm now on Lamictal (25mg) and Lithium (300mg). Yes, Lithium has helped calm me down, but, ummm, a little TOO MUCH. This lethargic feeling sucks!
Is it common to feel like this when starting Lithium?? Will it go away?? My doctor wanted me to drop the Paxil, but I don't know if that was the greatest idea now.It's cornering 4 months since I started feeling like a slug and I'm wondering why nothing's "clicked" yet. I still remember how it feels to feel good and be happy enough to party with friends, it's just frustrating that I can't seem to get that carefree feeling back.
Thanks for listening!
poster:CK1
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