Feb 1, 2009
(Started Oct 11, 1987)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for Other)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for major depressive disorder)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(tremor in hands, weight gain, thirst, thyroid disorder)
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Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
900 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I have been on this medication for 25 years. I just went off when I had my children. This has been one of the drug of choices for me. I have never had Lithium poisoning and I get blood work done regularly. I did have a thyroid problem that they believe was stemmed from Lithium. They cut my Lithium back for a while and it went away. I went back to 900 mg later on and I have not had a thyroid problem since.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
tremor in hands, weight gain, thirst, thyroid disorder
Dec 8, 2008
(Started Oct 11, 1987)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for Other)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for major depressive disorder)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
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-
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
900 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I have been on this for over 20 years and could not function without it.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
tremor in hands, weight gain, thirst, thyroid disorder