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My Doctor Prescribed Lithium. Is This Medicine Good For Me?
Hi.My Doctor just prescribed Lithium 150 mg. I haven't taken it yet because I am always afraid when taking a new medication. I am told it is a relatively safe med. I am currently taking Paxil 40 mg, Triamterene/HCTZ 37.5/25 mg, atorvastatin 40 mg., & Ativan 2 mg. at bedtime. Do you think this is a good med for me. I have bi-polar II, anxiety, PTSD & depression.
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Crystal
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Crystal
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In bipolar depression, patient needs mood stabilizer. Lithium is a mood stabilizer and has very good response on depression. It would help in controlling manic switch. Ideal therapeutic dose is 900mg and you are below this dosage, so there is nothing to worry. Just regularly get your thyroid checked to rule out any side effect.
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In bipolar depression, patient needs mood stabilizer. Lithium is a mood stabilizer and has very good response on depression. It would help in controlling manic switch. Ideal therapeutic dose is 900mg and you are below this dosage, so there is nothing to worry. Just regularly get your thyroid checked to rule out any side effect.
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