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Posted by linkadge on August 11, 2016, at 21:10:53
I like lithium, but it seems that my sleep has become incredibly fragmented since starting it.
Has anyone noticed this as a side effect from lithium?
Linkadge
Posted by rjlockhart37 on August 11, 2016, at 22:12:10
In reply to Lithium sleep fragmentation, posted by linkadge on August 11, 2016, at 21:10:53
http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/~karl/Lithium%20increases%20slow%20wave%20sleep.pdf
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080617030226AA82exp
i researched some of that on google, something with lithium effects slow wave sleep and induces it, maybe it changes the sleep ... and causes more awakenings at night
Posted by Tabitha on August 12, 2016, at 12:47:36
In reply to Lithium sleep fragmentation, posted by linkadge on August 11, 2016, at 21:10:53
I don't notice waking up but I do seem more fatigued in a way consistent with poor sleep. I already had fatigue but it's worse since adding lithium (currently at 600mg)
what dosage are you taking? and what type of sleep disruption do you notice?
Posted by linkadge on August 12, 2016, at 17:12:56
In reply to Re: Lithium sleep fragmentation, posted by Tabitha on August 12, 2016, at 12:47:36
I am only taking 300mg. I have had fragmented sleep for a while, but it seems to have gotten worse since starting lithium a year ago. Basically, on a bad night, I could wake up every 5-20 min.
I don't know if I should perhaps take it in the morning.
Posted by Tabitha on August 13, 2016, at 11:44:10
In reply to Re: Lithium sleep fragmentation » Tabitha, posted by linkadge on August 12, 2016, at 17:12:56
Waking up so much sounds really difficult and frustrating.
Yes, it's worth trying moving the lithium to morning. I usually try both morning and evening for all meds to see which seems to minimize side effects.
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