Reviewer: Do i know you?, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more

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I have tried alot of other meds to help with my bipolar and sever aggresion. My doctor asked if i wanted to try the lithium, it was up to me. I have nothing bad to say about it. Its been over 10 years now. I have thyroid disease and mild kidney failure..... But i'v had them since I was a kid. So i still get kidney infections and thyroid issues, it has nothing to do with the lithium. Thoses i ... Show Full Comment

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I have tried alot of other meds to help with my bipolar and sever aggresion. My doctor asked if i wanted to try the lithium, it was up to me. I have nothing bad to say about it. Its been over 10 years now. I have thyroid disease and mild kidney failure..... But i'v had them since I was a kid. So i still get kidney infections and thyroid issues, it has nothing to do with the lithium. Thoses issues are no better or worse then before starting lithium. I guess it all depends on you, mind and body I also took the lithium all through my pregnancy, my daughter is in perfect health, she is 3 now. Dont get me wrong, i am no angel, i still have my *attacks* once in a while. And its not pretty sometimes, but hey, thats life. Take the bad with the good
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Reviewer: loopylou, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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This medicine got me out of inpatient and I have been on it since then(2 years). Side effects have hit me hard, including thyroid disease, tremors, a tic disorder, and i am fully dependent on it. I also need an antipsychotic to follow though.

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This medicine got me out of inpatient and I have been on it since then(2 years). Side effects have hit me hard, including thyroid disease, tremors, a tic disorder, and i am fully dependent on it. I also need an antipsychotic to follow though.
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Reviewer: CLHOLLI, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Overall it ha been a good switch for me. It's mutch cheaper than other drugs and I haven't experienced too many side effects, Mostly more frequent urination. I'm on 600 mg a day and can handle the regimine witch includes 1500 mg of Depakote. I'm not so tired all the time my mind is clear and i'm lossing weight (finally) I'm definitevly happier. Being off of abilify is like a weight has been lifted ... Show Full Comment

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Overall it ha been a good switch for me. It's mutch cheaper than other drugs and I haven't experienced too many side effects, Mostly more frequent urination. I'm on 600 mg a day and can handle the regimine witch includes 1500 mg of Depakote. I'm not so tired all the time my mind is clear and i'm lossing weight (finally) I'm definitevly happier. Being off of abilify is like a weight has been lifted. I hope all this continues.
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Reviewer: Lithium Is Bad, 19-24 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Lithium is the worst drug ever!!! I have been on a lot of medications over the years and this one is by far the worst! While on this medicine my blood pressure went through the roof, I started having chest pains, it made my eyes bloodshot, gave me headaches, made me dopey and very sick. This medication should be illegal. Even if you can handle the side effects, the long term consequences to your h ... Show Full Comment

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Lithium is the worst drug ever!!! I have been on a lot of medications over the years and this one is by far the worst! While on this medicine my blood pressure went through the roof, I started having chest pains, it made my eyes bloodshot, gave me headaches, made me dopey and very sick. This medication should be illegal. Even if you can handle the side effects, the long term consequences to your health are not worth it. Lithium is so toxic to your body that your doctor has to monitor your thyroid and kidney function, as this medication ruins both of them along with the rest of your body. LITHIUM IS POISON!!!
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Reviewer: tabpdb, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was diagnosed with depression in 2001. Something that took me over 10 years to finally admit to myself that something isn’t right. Paxil worked well at that time. I stopped taking this about 2 years ago because of money issues. I had a break down in May of this year. My doctor put me back on Paxil. After 4 weeks of it not kicking in he decided to check me for bipolar. My counselor and he d ... Show Full Comment

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I was diagnosed with depression in 2001. Something that took me over 10 years to finally admit to myself that something isn’t right. Paxil worked well at that time. I stopped taking this about 2 years ago because of money issues. I had a break down in May of this year. My doctor put me back on Paxil. After 4 weeks of it not kicking in he decided to check me for bipolar. My counselor and he decided I was bipolar because the Paxil wasn't working. I was placed on Lithium in June. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! No more racing thoughts, no more suicidal thoughts, and the ability to smile now. If I only knew then what I know now. It feels so great to actually be happy and stop putting on the act of being happy. I’m still in the early stages of taking this. My first blood test came back as low lithium in my system. I see the doctor again in a month. I highly recommend this to anyone who isn’t sure. I’ve had no side effects to worry about sometimes a little nausea but besides that the happiness I feel now is worth it.
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