If yes are you having any side effects? has it helped you?
2006-09-25 01:05:30 · 9 answers · asked by sonia 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes I'm on Lithium and Bipolar. It has been the best med for me. Many people do experience negative side effects with it, but it has had the least horrible side effects out of all the mood stabilizing medicines. I have gained a little weight (10 lbs) but I don't know if I can attribute that all to the med. Also, it does effect me cognitively. I'm more forgetful and sometimes slower to think, but it is much better than the other meds I've been on for it. If you can tolerate Lithium, it is a wonderful med. If not, it can be a nightmare.
2006-09-25 01:09:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband is bi-polar and used to be on Lithium. I have been his carer for over 15 years.Lithium is good when in the manic phase.
Apart from thirst that bloated feeling and weight gain, having to have blood tests every few months is a real off putting disadvantage. I think lithium is necessary to even out the mood swings and is beneficial when first diagnosed and very ill.
After that I think other types of medication deserves considering. Use Lithium only as a last resort. It's important to have check ups. I would get my husband to have reviews and check ups to make sure you're on the right dose and tyoe of medication that is right for you. In theraputic doses Lithium is very necessary as part of the stabalising requirement. and it has helped a lot of people who suffer. As with all medications-there are side effects.
2006-09-25 08:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by Chrissie M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on it for eight months a few years ago. It has helped me a great deal, and now I'm on minimum medication. The only side effect I can recall was being very agressive and short-tempered. I fainted a few times and my temperature was difficult to control, but generally, I'd do it all again for the help it gave me. Certianly did the trick!
2006-09-25 08:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by Sitting Still 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ha vent but my 16 year old son was put on it as well as risperdol he had an allergic reaction in just 3 weeks he put on 2 stone he looked like he had been blown up with air.
He has now been veined off them and is getting put onto another drug.
Sad thing is it was the only drug that helped him.
2006-09-26 06:21:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i havent but my mum has and was on lithium.for her this drug worked but had to come off due long usage and blood results bring up kidney failure.blood tests done regular to ensure not lithium levels arent too high.one other side effect was weight gain around the middle (fluid mainly)though she was on other drug to subside other side effects hope this helps
2006-09-25 11:14:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i take lithuim and the only side effects i have is increased thristenss and follicalitis ingrown hairs everywhere but other than that it has helped if it wasnt for lithum i would not be here it saved my life bare with it -- has to build up in your system before you notice any changes dont give up on it it does work
2006-09-25 16:26:48 · answer #6 · answered by silverrose252000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not me, but my brother is schizophrenic. He has taken it for years. It's the only thing that has kept him out of mental hospitals.
2006-09-25 08:10:32 · answer #7 · answered by bookfreak2day 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I took Wellbutrin and lamictal.
2006-09-25 08:10:36 · answer #8 · answered by ang3lzfir3_99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that's just the way my character is.
2006-09-25 08:07:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋