Posted by willyee on February 5, 2007, at 12:09:52
In reply to Lithium is underused as an antidepressant, posted by Jimmyboy on February 5, 2007, at 10:44:02
> I started Lithium about 5 weeks ago , and the change has been nothing short of miraculous. I was in the depths of depression that had lasted over 8 months and it has gradually slipped away since beginning Lithium. ( Also taking Tianeptine , but I am only a week into that)
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> It has had amazing antidepressant effects, and yes, there are side effects, but not near as bad as with SSRI's. I just don't understand why when someone is possibly bipolar and depressed they always rush to Lamictal. Its expensive and it takes forever to titrate up to the right dose. My Lithium cost me $4 a month at Wal-mart and I felt somewhat better in under 2 weeks.
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> JBGlad youre doing well,...you speak of why people arent trying it as much,and in the same post of the price escalation....my friend i think you answered your on question.
Many people dont like to question there doc,might even do it once,perhaps im guessing here but maybe sample cards of lamictal,and the drug itself just ......might be recomended more so for reasons of profit,this could some far fetched theory (coughs) of course.
Glad your doing well again,that is always of most importance above anything written here.
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