Posted by ace on April 13, 2003, at 20:47:07
In reply to Re: This is my situation GUYS GALS - respond! ?ace, posted by Ritch on April 13, 2003, at 12:32:24
> > > Ace, you aren't taking some of that "nature" lithium or something are you? What brand are you taking?
> >
> > Hi Ritch!,
> > There is 2 brands here in Australia - I've tried the better one or so says my Dr.
> >
> > I don't know...it's definately a prescription med. It's called "Lithicarb". The one I'm not taking is slow-release and is called "Quilonum SR".
> >
> > The Lithicarb I take has 250mg tabs (the other has 450mg tabs)
> >
> > I take 3 at 10am and 2 at 9p.m.=1,250mg.
> > I used to single dose when on 750mg.
> >
> > Let us know what you think dude, cause it has impressed me about as much as my Mum does on a bad day!
> >
> > Thanks man,
> >
> > Ace. (Andrew)
>
>
> That is interesting how formulations of antimanics in Australia differ than those in the US. Valproate is in 200mg, 400mg strengths (Epilim)-while Depakote here is in 250mg 500mg i.e. Lithium here divides up into 300mg doses (more or less) here and there it is in 250mg increments. It just seeems very strange for your lithium level to stay the same while you increase the dosage. Are you getting any typical side effects like being frequently thirsty and frequent urination? What does your doctor think about this phenomenon?
>
No, no s/effects at all, except constipation. constipation was on Nardil too, but it cleared up. But when I began the Lithium it came back. That is the only s/effect. I mean it feels as if I am taking a water pill....I'm feeling nothing AT ALL.My doctor thinks I am metabolizing it to quick and 'my stomach is not suited to that pill"
Let me know what you think!
Ace.
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