I've been on Lithium for a month and still have the shakes. When will they go away?
2007-02-21 07:45:23 · 5 answers · asked by Jason 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Hi. I have been on lithium for along time. I still sometimes get the shakes, mostly when I extend my arms.
A couple of things you can do:
1) Ask your doctor about lowering your dose. Sometimes just dropping it 1/2 of a pill will make that go away.
2) Take your lithium with food.
3) Drink LOTS of water.
Persaonally, I suggest waiting another 2 weeks. If they are not gone by then, talk to your doctor.
2007-02-21 07:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by riptide_71 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lithium can be a very effective drug but some people have more & more problems with it I f you were on Lithium CR it would help however if you absolutely hate it get your DR to give you something different
2007-02-21 09:07:03 · answer #2 · answered by hobo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My wife was on lithium for several years and she always had the shakes. You have to really watch out for dehydration, cause that makes it worse.
2007-02-21 07:51:03 · answer #3 · answered by Niklaus Pfirsig 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lithium never goes away - it rots your brain, if you use it long enough
2007-02-21 07:53:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
JFC, lithium is dangerous, its a metal, its use to turn people into zombies FFS and messes with their brains permanently
2007-02-21 08:13:27 · answer #5 · answered by fast eddie 4 · 1⤊ 5⤋