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Posted by bipolarspectrum on October 3, 2004, at 17:39:47
Hi,
Just wondering what people thought about using aricept to help with lithium cognitive problems??
bps
Posted by Squiggles on October 3, 2004, at 21:13:09
In reply to Aricept for Lithium brain slowing???????????, posted by bipolarspectrum on October 3, 2004, at 17:39:47
> Hi,
> Just wondering what people thought about using aricept to help with lithium cognitive problems??
> bpsWhat cognitive problems are you having?
Squiggles
Posted by bipolarspectrum on October 3, 2004, at 23:29:07
In reply to Aricept for Lithium brain slowing???????????, posted by Squiggles on October 3, 2004, at 21:13:09
Hi Squiggles,
I have severe cognitive problems on lithium (1200 mg) for 0.43 plasma level... I am severely confused, I cannot follow my lectures in class (Im a med student, oh the irony)... I can't even orient myself when im driving.. I tried T3 to no avail
bps
Posted by Squiggles on October 4, 2004, at 7:10:49
In reply to Re: Aricept for Lithium brain slowing???????????, posted by bipolarspectrum on October 3, 2004, at 23:29:07
Instead of adding another drug (not sure what
Aricept is or why it would help), have discussed
lowering the lithium dose, with your dr.?
I would try that first. 900mg is also
therapeutic.Squiggles
Posted by jaby on October 4, 2004, at 13:17:39
In reply to Aricept for Lithium brain slowing???????????, posted by bipolarspectrum on October 3, 2004, at 17:39:47
I have a similar problem. I am unable to concentrate for very long during meetings or even conversations. I am hopefully going to be going to dental school so we're in a similar boat. I say give aricept a try and keep me posted. Messing with lithium levels isn't the best of things to do, especially if you're in school and okay despite the fog.
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