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I will be honest with you, I was scared to take Lithium - really scared. I think, in my thoughts, it confirmed I had a serious illness (as well as potential bad side effects) and so I avoided it - for as long as I could. It took a good hypomanic episode to convince me to try it. I did have some typical side effects; shaky hands, dry mouth, loss of short term memory and severe nausea. They all we...

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I WAS RECENTLY PRESCRIBED (3 DAYS AGO) THIS MEDUCATION, AS I WAS PREVIOUSLY GIVEN ELEVIL & PAXIL FOR THE PAST (6) MOS WHICH DID NOT HELP ME.

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ssdmqs | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/29/2009
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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I used to us dualith lithuim with great sucess . I am on generic lithium and find it poor in results Been on Durilith for 10 years. Marked sustantial improvement and would like to see it available again.

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MARYLEE95307 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Caregiver
5/9/2009
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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DR.REMOVED LITHIUM REPLACED IT WITH LAMECTAL 200MG, SEROQUEL 600MG ETENOLO 50 MG ESTRADIOL 1MG. BIPOLAR II MANIC/MANIA/PARANOYA NOW IN HOSPITAL

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Helena | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/14/2009
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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I was overdosed on Lithium by my doctor and was kicked out of school because of it.

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JESTEP43 | 35-44 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/9/2009
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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IT SEEMED LIKE EVERYTHING WAS GOOD NO SIDE EFFECTS NOT TIRED NO WEIGHT GAIN, MORE MOTIVATED

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polarbear101 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
3/30/2009
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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I’ve had manic-depressive illness since age 13. I’m now about 27 years old. I’ve found Lithium is the most effective drug for me. I’ve tried many other drugs with poor results. I find the classic drugs like Lithium to be most effective. Weight gain is inevitable, so I exercise a great deal of the day, everyday. Many of the side effects people are complaining about are inevitable with any Bi-Polar drug. They all limit and cause cognitive impairment.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/18/2009
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 4.0
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janicass | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/22/2009
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 3.3
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only day 2

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/23/2009
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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jt88 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/18/2009
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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i switched to lithium after experiencing many side effects on topomax i am doing very well now.

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katie | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/14/2009
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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I take 450mg three times a day. My urine is EXTREMLY STRONG SMELLING. I have tryed to find information about this issue without success. where can I find this information?

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kar32210 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/21/2008
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been taking this RX since Feb.08'. I seems to be helping. I have noticed on the dayd that I have missed taking it that I have felt all the warning signs of an episode to a certain extent.

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SADIEANN | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/3/2008
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 4.0
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WHILE BEING DIAGONESED WITH BP I HAVING BEEN TAKING THIS FOR 3 YEARS NOW AND AFTER MY BODY IS USE TO IT IAM FINE BUT I DO HAVE THE ANIXIETY THAT GOES WITH IT AND I HAVENT HAD AN ATTACK FOR 1.5 NOW WHICH IS GREAT

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lady | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/1/2008
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 1.7
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well if i would stay on it i would be great but my bipolar disease has taken over and the medicine makes me sick and i dont wanna take it and im only 21.

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james | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/21/2008
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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i suffered from manic for most of adult life. at age 48 i was diagnosed and treated, feeling 500% better now for 5 months

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ginger | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/13/2008
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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i feel sometimes i need to balance everything out to much. like watch being in the sun and how much im drinking

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/24/2008
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking this medicine for about 18 months now. I have regular blood work done to determine dosage increase or decrease and liver function. And I have never been better. I still have moments of depression but they are manageable now instead of all consuming. The best part is that the nightmares, paranoia and spinning thoughts are gone. I've taken several other medicines that would work at first but within a month the symptoms would come back. But, the Lithium has saved my life!

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/14/2008
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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When,I first started taking Lithium for my bi-polar disorder; I would take my med. in the morning, but i found out that if I take the lithium at night time before bed, I feel 10xs better(mood swings controlled).

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/4/2008
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female |
5/11/2008
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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I have a friend who has been on Lithium for 33 years and it has worked great for her. Unfortunately, she just found out that her kidneys are only functioning at 19% due to her use of the drug. The doctor informed her that it is a highly toxic drug and this can happen. She had never been told this in the 33 years of taking Lithium. She is now nearing the point of being in need of a kidney transplant, as well as being in the process of a new medication to treat her bipolar. It is heartbreaking to say the least. Please discuss all of the possible risks with your doctor before choosing this medication.Read More Read Less

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Jerry | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/9/2008
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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