Posted by SLS on October 21, 2005, at 15:51:33
In reply to Re: My situation: please comment » Chairman_MAO, posted by Optimist on October 21, 2005, at 11:41:36
Hi Brian.
> I've only been on Lithium for 48 hours but am amazed at the response I've gotten thus far.
This is quite common with responders to lithium augmentation.
> It's like it's brought the Wellbutrin and Selegiline back to life. I have greater feelings of motivation, energy, sociability, and ability to be humourous.
Woohoo!
> Obviously 48 hours isn't much to go on. A longer trial will be needed to further verify Lithium's augmentation ability, but I have read similar reports of quick improvements over such and short perioud of time.
I'll say a prayer for you.
> At low Lithium dosages needed for augmentation, there are virtually no side effects. Many people can get a response at blood concentrations of 0.4-0.6 millimoles/L, when used for augmentation not mood stabilization.This usually equates to 300-600mg of lithium.
> Personally, I think if anyone has a poopout after a good response to an AD, lithium should be added rather than switching to another AD. There may be either latent bipolar tendencies or something else similarily going on.EXCELLENT!
- Scott
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