ok im asking this because ive been told from some friends that people take it to get loaded. well im prescribed lithium and only take the prescribed dose and i just dont see how anyone get get loaded off of it so im wondering if i dont get this intoxicated feeling because i actually need the drug or if everyone is just full of s**t. this has been buggin me for a while so help me out please
2006-12-26 09:22:13 · 9 answers · asked by stinkerbell72982 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Your best resource for information regarding any prescription medication is your physician or your pharmacist. Having certification in that disclipline, I can tell you with absolute certainty that nobody gets high or "loaded" by taking lithium. Overdoses can be very dangerous, which is one reason it's available only by prescription. Don't listen to those who spout this nonsense - and if you need lithium, the LAST thing you need is to take any substance meant to get you high or "loaded"! Don't go screwing around and wind up having to visit my brother, the mortician!
2006-12-26 09:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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it's really important to eat when you take lithium. if i've taken it on an empty stomach i tend to get really bad nausea. also, be sure to drink lots of water (lithium has diuretic properties and you may feel thirsty all the time when you start it) and don't reduce the salt in your diet. if you get sick (vomiting, diarrhea, etc . . .) tell your doctor right away because the loss of water could raise your lithium levels so you may need to reduce your dose or stop it altogether for a while. if you have a headache or anything else like that, stay away from most OTC pain relievers. they could also raise lithium levels and make you sick. if you need to, only take Tylenol (acetaminophen) or aspirin because they will not affect your levels. it's up to you if you want to split it up between morning and night, but some people tolerate it better with two doses a day instead of one. it all depends how intense your side-effects are (if any). if you're just taking it once a day, it can be kinda sedating sometimes so i recommend taking it in the evening with food. there are drawbacks to lithium (blood draws to check levels) but i think it's a great drug. my psychiatrist has mentioned that there have been studies showing that lithium in particular has anti-suicidal properties and i wouldn't doubt it. also love the cheap price and that the profit doesn't go to a big, evil pharmaceutical company. before you start taking the drug, though, make sure you are familiar with lithium toxicity and its symptoms so you can let your doctor know as soon as possible. it can be dangerous if your lithium levels get too high and it is something to be mindful of while on lithium (one of the reasons why there are frequent level checks).
2016-03-27 11:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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ok im asking this because ive been told from some friends that people take it to get loaded. well im prescribed lithium and only take the prescribed dose and i just dont see how anyone get get loaded off of it so im wondering if i dont get this intoxicated feeling because i actually need the drug...
2015-08-18 18:26:09 · answer #4 · answered by Joelly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what I can tell you which you probably already know...this is a drug that is used predominently to treat Bipolar Disorder. I highly doubt that people get "loaded" off this, and it can be very harmful if taken over the perscibed dose (liver damage). There are much safer, cheaper ways to get loaded than with Lithium
2006-12-26 09:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by Old Mad One 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take 600MG morning and night for bi-polar disease. In the beginning it made me slightly nausiated but it subsides quickly. To avoid this eat a little something non-acidic (like coffee or orange juice) It also makes you hella sleepy. Honestly, you will sleep a lot of this is a big MG change for you or especially if you have never taken lithium before. After 2-3 weeks you will feel balanced, healthy and wonderful. I wish you all the best in life's endeavors.
2016-03-16 02:46:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most common side effects that can occur in persons taking lithium are fine hand tremor, dry mouth, altered taste perception, weight gain, increased thirst, increased frequency of urination, mild nausea or vomiting, impotence, decreased libido, diarrhea, and kidney abnormalities.
Doesn't sound like much fun to me.
2006-12-26 09:46:57 · answer #7 · answered by oscpressgirl66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok well first I myself take Lithium,& no it does not get u loaded.Who ever told u that is full of sh*t.so u don't have any worries in that department.If u take ur recommended dose than don't worry about it.But if u take a lot then it might give u a high of some sort.But I wouldn't even risk that.Lithium is a drug u don't want to experiment in that way.Its used for one thing,& one thing only.just use it as prescribed.But yea any ways I don't see it getting u loaded.
2006-12-26 09:30:37 · answer #8 · answered by fanofcelebritymathersmarshall 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it shouldnt........If it is, then get some help immediately because they are saying a bunch of negative stuff in the news about Lithium.
2006-12-26 09:31:11 · answer #9 · answered by LaLa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your friend was likely thinking of librium, not lithium.
2006-12-26 09:24:13 · answer #10 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋