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Posted by Beckett on March 20, 2013, at 11:41:18
I had no idea that lithium could effect endocrine functions. I suppose it might be rare, but right now my blood sugar registers in the diabetic range. And here I thought I was safe using lithium to avoid this very problem.
Does anyone know of real mood stabilizers that will not cause an increase in blood sugar? By real, I mean not topiramate or gabapentin, etc.
Thanks.
Posted by joe f on March 20, 2013, at 12:27:40
In reply to Lithium raises blood sugar, posted by Beckett on March 20, 2013, at 11:41:18
i don't believe tegretol or lamictal will...never heard of lithium raising blood sugar..wow
Posted by Sheilac on March 20, 2013, at 14:32:21
In reply to Re: Lithium raises blood sugar, posted by joe f on March 20, 2013, at 12:27:40
I never had lithium bother my blood sugar, but it did effect my thyroid.
Posted by Phillipa on March 20, 2013, at 15:33:19
In reply to Re: Lithium raises blood sugar, posted by Sheilac on March 20, 2013, at 14:32:21
Yes thyroid not blood sugar but an antipsychotic would? On any of them? Phillipa
Posted by linkadge on March 20, 2013, at 17:56:39
In reply to Re: Lithium raises blood sugar, posted by Phillipa on March 20, 2013, at 15:33:19
It can increase appetite. What was your blood sugar before lithium? What is your lithium level?
Posted by Beckett on March 20, 2013, at 18:26:06
In reply to Re: Lithium raises blood sugar, posted by linkadge on March 20, 2013, at 17:56:39
Well go figure. My second blood test just came back normal today (91). Monday was 135. What could cause glucose levels to vary so much? I did't eat anything rich or extraordinary. Lithium has dampened my appetite. I eat less and drink tons of water. I also found out today that my lithium level is too high--1.3. I'm waiting to speak to my doctor.
That lithium can affect blood sugar came from the pages of the NYT. PubMed has a piece on lithium and endocrine functions as well.
Right now, 91 is as high as my levels were when I was using Saphris. I decided because of that medication's negative effect on my body to forgo AP's. I know many here find them indispensable.
Anyways, I think I was freaking out. Sorry. Not that it isn't true--that lithium could be elevating my glucose levels--I seem to be sensitive to side-effects
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