my dic switched my meds from lithoid 300 mg twice a day to eskalith cr 450 mg 2 and 1/2 daily...i am scared to start these meds whats the difference when they are both lithium and could i have an allergic reaction even though i didnt to the first med...help!
2006-08-25 01:59:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Anything you worry about you should look up on WebMd, if you doc can't help you. You shouldn't need to stress about a med. I have taken meds that had the doses changed. Really Look into it.
2006-08-25 02:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely contact your doctor's office, but your pharmacist can also help give you some information. From what you've stated here, it sounds like you're basically just taking a higher dose of the same medication (?). But if you really are not comfortable, the best thing to do (in my opinion) is ask your doctor as soon as you can, but don't stop your old meds in the meantime as this might cause you more problems.
2006-08-25 09:09:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It always bothers me that doctors prescribe drugs that have effects on the brain and don't realize that it might be a good idea to observe the patient to check for any adverse reactions before they get sent home with their new meds or med regime. If you are worried, don't take the medicine until you have talked it over with your doctor about any side effects you might experience. Also be sure to tell him about any other medications you are taking and any other medical conditions you may have. My mom had BPD, so I have an idea of what you are going through - best of luck to you.
2006-08-25 09:06:08 · answer #3 · answered by Paul H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK asking medical questions to a bunch of strangers on the Internet clearly shows that the original problem persists. Here's the 411: Do as the Doctor prescribes; chances are that he knows better than us.
2006-08-25 09:08:52 · answer #4 · answered by Skreet Smartz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I remember correctly Eskalith is a generic name for Lithium. There shouldn't be any problem with you switching medications as prescribed. If you have questions about your medications, you should contact your doctor's office.
2006-08-25 09:02:55 · answer #5 · answered by kc_warpaint 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lithobid is another name for Eskalith
There should not be any allergic reaction to the LiCO3 salt.
2006-08-25 09:13:40 · answer #6 · answered by joechem77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doc. If I were you I would put little stock in what I find on the internet.
2006-08-25 09:05:54 · answer #7 · answered by Today is the Day 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see another MD
2006-08-29 05:50:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋