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« on: September 10, 2009, 11:12:50 PM » |
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I just got diagnosed w/ bipolar and the doc said I was manic...prescribed me lithium 300mg 3x per day. I have read on the internet of other people taking only 1 300mg per day (no other meds)...how come they are starting me off on 900mg/day? I am health freak and don't like meds and if I have to take something I want the lowest possible dose.  |
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« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2009, 01:31:30 AM » |
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Equally, I have heard of people taking 1200mg a day. I personally take 600mg, any more gives me a terrible tremor. If 900mg turns out to be too much for you then you can always come down again? I'm sure your pdoc feels you need 900mg if that's what they are prescribing. But by all means mention it at your next appointment if you are still unhappy with the dose, it is your body after all. But see first how it works I think.
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« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2009, 01:54:32 AM » |
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hey there dreamline, I'm also on lithium, have been for 5 months I'm on 1350mg daily but that's what works for me, everyone needs different levels in there blood to take effect, as long as you have lithium level blood tests it can be monitored... i have no side effects from the lithium and it helped me soo much since being diagnosed with Bipolar...  like Cathy said its your body so if you don't feel comfortable with it just tell your doctor....  |
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« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2009, 08:42:15 AM » |
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Take the 900mg and track the way you feel. After the first month get your blood work done to check against your therapeutic levels. Its going to need to be above .6 but not above 1.2. I'm not a doctor, but being on lithium as well as depakote. I always check my levels and track it to how I am feeling. I tend to get checked more often then most,my pdoc has me doing it each month. I guess to keep me honest LOL Once you and the pdoc find the right dose...keep on it.I'm typing that to remind myself as well  I was in total disbelief when the doc had put me on 1800mg per day, but that's what my body needs to process out to 1.2 on the blood work. I really hope this helps. Just remember( I tend to forget) We have to know our bodies better than the average person. Subtle changes could be the difference between a good day and a bad day and so on..... Keep the train on the tracks.....to a beautiful destination |
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« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2009, 09:49:26 AM » |
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I'm so chicken to start taking it...I think in a way I'm still in denial...I don't know. I feel so energized but also don't care and feel like I want to cry but I can't because I feel good. He said I could start with 1 pill then if that goes ok gradually increase the dose but I'm leary...but again I hate how I feel right now too.
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« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2009, 06:22:56 PM » |
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its all down to the individuals needs.....me personally right now it is doing jack shit for me so i have stopped taking it.....got too depressed.....i was on 600 had it reduced
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« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2009, 07:51:17 PM » |
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No matter what you do you have to do something. If you dont want to take this med, talk to your doc about something new/different. Personally, I believe you should try it and see for your self if its good or bad for you. Many people have been on it for years even decades and others have tried it and were done. If you dont know you cant make a decision. I keep going on and off the med. not cause it doesnt work, cause I get to feeling good and forget to take it. Then as it exits my system...I keep forgeting and figure Im ok. Such the bp justification. Depression or mania kick in then the panic and the pdoc visit...or worse. Just trying to help. Check out the list of other meds out there for bp and make a choice for yourself. Look around on bpbabble for the topic and Ill look as well.
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« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2009, 08:01:23 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2009, 09:26:30 PM » |
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The idea of taking a anticonvulsive or antipsychotic freaks me out even more. I guess I'm going to have to just do it...see if it works...if it makes me feel like shit I'll try something else. Ironically, I was not the least bit worried before taking my first dose of acid!  I'm going to start monday...not just to procrastinate, but to party while I still can...or not, I'm not sure...I got drunk labor day and it was a disaster...I was crying, then started laughing when I was still crying...then crying and wanted to die but then promised my friend I would never kill myself...then laughing my ass off and playing drums (I don't even play drums)...WTF. |
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« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2009, 01:35:38 PM » |
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Did you start today??? Just asking...If you did I hope all is well.
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« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2009, 02:20:03 PM » |
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Tomorrow  I promise I'll post when I do. |
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« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2009, 08:31:28 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2009, 05:54:24 PM » |
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I did it...I started taking it.  |
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« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2009, 02:22:19 AM » |
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Excellent. Hope it works for you.
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« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2009, 09:08:53 PM » |
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OK...got a problem. This is my 2nd day and I keep having this pain in my abdomen (worse today)...its annoying...not excruciating but pretty annoying...esp on my left side. I didn't see that listed as a side effect on the info sheet I got from the pharmacy. My stomach is a little bit bloated too. Anyone else ever had that w/ lithium?
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