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Posted by Sheilac on January 31, 2012, at 12:14:28
I had to consult with my regular MD on the heart issues I was having with the Grodon/Adderall mix. Now that I am off both meds I have fallen into a depression.
She suggested a "baby" dose of Lithium - 300mg 3 times a day. 900mg of lithium sounds like a lot to me. She wants me to try it for a week. She said that is considered a baby dose. She feels like my mood is bouncing around too much and is too low.
Is 900mg of lithium a lot? Will it help with depression? Will it make me fat or give me other side effects?
Yikes!
Posted by Phillipa on January 31, 2012, at 12:19:24
In reply to 900mg Lith???, posted by Sheilac on January 31, 2012, at 12:14:28
Give it a week. Protect your brain it's said. Phillipa Blood level after a week? Best of luck. Phillipa
Posted by SLS on January 31, 2012, at 15:43:45
In reply to 900mg Lith???, posted by Sheilac on January 31, 2012, at 12:14:28
> Is 900mg of lithium a lot?
No. However, it is considered to be a full dose for some people who have bipolar disorder. It depends upon blood levels. 300 mg is a low dose, and can be quite effective to treat unipolar depression when it is combined with an antidepressant.
Have you ever tried Wellbutrin?
- Scott
Posted by Raisinb on January 31, 2012, at 17:04:56
In reply to 900mg Lith???, posted by Sheilac on January 31, 2012, at 12:14:28
My full dose when I was on it was 900 mg. As Scott said, you should have a blood test. I think the level is supposed to be between .7-1, but others may correct me on this.
You might have side effects. I had pretty significant side effects on that level but everyone is different. I was prescribed it to deal with severe depressive episodes.
Posted by Sheilac on January 31, 2012, at 18:35:21
In reply to Re: 900mg Lith??? » Sheilac, posted by SLS on January 31, 2012, at 15:43:45
Scott - did you see the post I responded to you on my thread about Geodon? I just posted it today. It is further up on this page.
Posted by crazyjoe on February 1, 2012, at 23:25:50
In reply to Scott - Re: 900mg Lith???, posted by Sheilac on January 31, 2012, at 18:35:21
shelic ask your dr. about lithiums effect on the kidneys and tell me her rsponse
Posted by SLS on February 2, 2012, at 6:10:24
In reply to Re: Scott - Re: 900mg Lith???, posted by crazyjoe on February 1, 2012, at 23:25:50
> shelic ask your dr. about lithiums effect on the kidneys and tell me her rsponse
From what I understand, the risk of lithium producing kidney damage is proportional to dosage and blood levels. This would argue in favor of using low dosages to treat unipolar depression. The Harvard research team determined that 300-600 mg was effective when lithium was added to an antidepressant to treat major depressive disorder (MDD). 450 mg was used most often. I am gleaning benefit from 300 mg. It decreases the variability in my depression during the course of a single day as well as day-to-day during the week.
- Scott
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