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pandasss

Updated 1y ago

Starting Lithium - Any Advice?

my psychiatrist is starting me on Lithium does anyone have any experience with this med?

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OddlyVan

1y

I've been on it for awhile now, just get your bloodwork done and watch out for any tremors or side effects. :)
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pandasss

1y

I've had tremors since I was 13, what other side effects should I look for?
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Aaronb03

1y

I've been on it for a few months now, and it's been life-changing, no issues so far
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poodlelover28

1y

I'm on it and the only issue I have is when I first started on it I have horrible dry mouth but that goes away after a couple weeks. Make sure to get your lithium levels checked for toxicity because it can be dangerous in high amounts but it's unlikely.
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Thegeckoguy

1y

Started lithium back in 2022. Drink lots of water with it. This is gross but keep a bathroom close it gave me diarrhea for the first week or so and did so with each dosage increase but not as bad each increase. Might have just been me as I have other digestive issues but just in case! And I've noticed some shaking and even balance issues but nothing life altering. It helped me greatly with getting rid of suicidal and homicidel thoughts.
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Chamomile.days

1y

I’ve been on Lithium over a year, my only regret is that I didn’t start it sooner. It has worked really well for me, completely stopped my hypomania or mania and reduced my depressions a lot. I would recommend trying it if your dr feels it’s a good idea. Like others have said, getting regular blood tests is a good idea, as is drinking enough water. When starting lithium they should go through side effects you may have and how to manage them.
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pandasss

1y

My psychiatrist only said she was starting me on it and why but never mentioned side effects or how to manage them. What side effects did you experience?
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Kate1985

3mo

Lithiums changed my life for the better. I feel like myself again.

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