Posted by SLS on October 20, 2010, at 5:01:05
In reply to Re: Diagnosed as Bipolar » Hunk20, posted by Tomatheus on October 19, 2010, at 22:59:05
Higher dosages of lithium are well known to reduce creativity. It also made me feel passive, flat, and unmotivated. 300mg had no such effects on me. The problem is, in order for lithium to produce an antimanic effect, it often in necessary to use dosages between 900mg - 1200mg. Sometimes 1500mg. Traditionally, blood levels of lithium when used this way should fall between 0.6 and 1.2 mEQ/L.
Unfortunately, in an acute episode of mania, lithium often does not begin working for a week or two. That's why it is suggested to use an antipsychotic that will work immediately. After a few weeks, the antipsychotic can be slowly withdrawn.
- Scott
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