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Is Low Lithium In Blood A Concern?
My pdoc cut my lithium in half due to a blood test from 1200 to 600 i just started a diet and lost 11 pounds in 3 weeks...medifast...am also drinking a gallon of water a day...but i took my lithium then an hour later had the blood test...scared what will happen if pdoc made a mistake...depression mania both...my sleep...i felt fine before this new change...is too little lithium bad...i dont want any problems
Tue, 21 May 2013
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Blood lithium test should be done between 10 to 12 hours after taking lithium. So you need to check it out again.
The ideal maintenance range of blood lithium is 0.5 to 0.8 unit while therapeutic range is 0.8 to 1.2 unit.
So after having blood report you need to consult your psychiatrist to determine which range suits you.
In case of low blood lithium level, chances of worsening of symptoms are possible.
Thanks.
Thanks for using healthcare magic.
Blood lithium test should be done between 10 to 12 hours after taking lithium. So you need to check it out again.
The ideal maintenance range of blood lithium is 0.5 to 0.8 unit while therapeutic range is 0.8 to 1.2 unit.
So after having blood report you need to consult your psychiatrist to determine which range suits you.
In case of low blood lithium level, chances of worsening of symptoms are possible.
Thanks.
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