Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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i have only been on this med for a week and a half but it combined with abilify and prozac have greatly improved my symptoms. my side effects have been dry mouth and hands shaking. this seems to be reducing though. i used to take depakote but it stopped working for me and i was a mess mentally and physically. after a brief hospital stay, i was weaned off of the depakote and started the lithium. wh ... Show Full Comment

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i have only been on this med for a week and a half but it combined with abilify and prozac have greatly improved my symptoms. my side effects have been dry mouth and hands shaking. this seems to be reducing though. i used to take depakote but it stopped working for me and i was a mess mentally and physically. after a brief hospital stay, i was weaned off of the depakote and started the lithium. what a difference this has made in my life!
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Reviewer: (Patient)

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Worst medication ever. Effected me socially, sexually, emotionally. I feel this was the worst thing that ever happened to me when I took it. I now learned that lithium stops the estrus cycle in females and in males blocks the production of testosterone. It also interferes with nerve conduction at potassium channels. It can cause horrible effects and Lithium is NOT an essential element like carbon, ... Show Full Comment

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Worst medication ever. Effected me socially, sexually, emotionally. I feel this was the worst thing that ever happened to me when I took it. I now learned that lithium stops the estrus cycle in females and in males blocks the production of testosterone. It also interferes with nerve conduction at potassium channels. It can cause horrible effects and Lithium is NOT an essential element like carbon, potassium, or hydrogen. NAC (n-acetylcysteine) is a much more effective alternative for this disorder and is much safer and protects the kidneys. Clinical trials prove NAC's effectiveness. I am also looking into the drug Sodium Polystyrene to remove and leftover lithium in the body. It is used for excessive potassium, but clinical trials have shown that it is effective in reducing lithium in the body, while simultaneously supplementing potassium. Thanks for your time! :) Feel better everyone. Lithium is not always the answer.
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Reviewer: (Patient)

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Lithium is toxic. I now take N-Acetylcysteine, prescribed by my doctor for my disorder. It is much more safe, helpful and protective to the kidneys, and effective (proven in clinical research). I hated lithium. I would go so far as to say that when I took it, it destroyed my life. NAC on the other hand, has been a life saver. I have my sex life back and some of my confidence. My disorder is in con ... Show Full Comment

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Lithium is toxic. I now take N-Acetylcysteine, prescribed by my doctor for my disorder. It is much more safe, helpful and protective to the kidneys, and effective (proven in clinical research). I hated lithium. I would go so far as to say that when I took it, it destroyed my life. NAC on the other hand, has been a life saver. I have my sex life back and some of my confidence. My disorder is in control too thanks to the NAC. :)
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Reviewer: (Patient)

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This stuff is evil. It took away my beauty and sexuality. It destroyed every good aspect about myself. It is the worst. Stay away.

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This stuff is evil. It took away my beauty and sexuality. It destroyed every good aspect about myself. It is the worst. Stay away.
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Reviewer: cricket31, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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my bottom lip and feet are num i don't like this feeling and im real dize

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my bottom lip and feet are num i don't like this feeling and im real dize
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