Posted by SLS on August 16, 2009, at 15:00:12
In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS, posted by Ron Hill on August 16, 2009, at 14:19:11
Hi Ron.
Thanks for the recognition of my plight. It means alot to me.
> Although I have never read any research to support it, I have a purely speculative hunch that lithium might reduce rapid cycling tendencies. You've never read anything to support my hunch, have you?
Sort of. The NIH performed a few studies that reported that the combination of Lamictal and lithium extended the time between relapses for both depression and mania. I don't recall the dosages used. I think it is a good idea to add lithium to your treatment regime, especially if you have never tried it before.
I'm sorry that you went through such a hellish time with Parnate. These drugs are so unpredictable.
Be well.
- Scott
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