Lithium Forums (Page 2)

My husband takes lithium 600mg/day and takes 4mg of Ativan per day. When his Urine test is dipped in front of us, it shows no benzos in his system. Does the lithium cancel out the Ativan in urine? ## Did you ever get your answer? I'm on lithium carb and just had to take a mouth swab test and wondering what ever came of your story

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I just started taking Lithium a few weeks ago and i recently failed my drug test for THC? I havent used Marijuana in over a year. I'm also taking Wellbutrin XL daily and Remeron as needed as a sleep aide.. Can you tell me why I failed this drug screen? ## Same crap here. I am also on lithium and keep failing my UA's. About to just suffer thru with no lithium and hope to not snap on people. ## I took lithium and tried a few others but always failed uas. Especially the cheap tests at my Drs office. I was on drug court and never failed those. Just the cheap ones at the suboxone clinic. I don't know why but every anti depressant or anxiety or bipolar med I've took causes me to fail except seroquel and inderal.

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Im trying to get a job n im on lithium carbonate.... im just wondering if it will show up on a drug test n if so as what??????? ## Hi harley i am on quilonum lithium for my schizophrenia. I take 450 x2 at night. I had a drug test done today and it didnt show up as a positive it all showed up as a faule positive whoch is excellent. Its only if they do a blood test to see for drugs.

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Hi my mom had been using lithium with Thyronorm 50 mcg since the report of Anti tpo nd Tsh were so high than the range also my mom felt like the part below stomach aren't working so properly and she feels tired so doctor suggested to take valporate instead of lithium nd now she feels more sleepy nd passes most of her time by sleeping nd the problem of the muscles below stomach also increasing I m so scared

Marazipe with lithium..thyroid meds..larazidine and 1/2 sleep aid. My stomache has started to ache and have to keep running to restroom. I have sopped nuts..popcorn..dairy... Very agruvating. ## Did you mean Mirtazapine? I'm unsure, because there are several similar medication names. Can you please check the spelling of your medications and post back? As reported by the FDA, most antidepressants can cause diarrhea and stomach pain as side effects, along with headache, dizziness and weight gain. Usually, such side effects are transient and taper off, as your body adjusts to the medication.

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i have been prescribed ciplar 40 for migraines ## My son has been prescribed Ciplar 40mg twice a day for tremors in hand while writing.He is taking this medicine alongwith Pacetane2mg Thrice a day since last 6months.What are its side effects.He is also given Liofen 10 mg since last two months. ## I have also same problem of tremars in hand.I am taking Ciplar la 40 twise aday and lonezap 0.5 twice..I have suggested to take it for life time. Do you feel good responce of medicine that u r taking. which doctor you are cunsulting. ## Can I take lithium carbonate alongside ciplar 40

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I was diagnosed with BP2 and on Lithium, antidepressants etc and prescribed Purata for about a year to sleep at night (my brain just won't ever switch off) the Purata 30mg worked excellent but then I had colon problems and the spes said it could have been caused by all the meds I'm on, so I was weaned off everything. Then they discovered my colon was more than twice the normal lenght and it was shortened. I'm doing quite fine off all the meds except that I could not sleep. So last week doc prescribed 30mg Purata again, but now its not working at all! Is it because its the second time around? Should I take it just before going to bed or how long before it kicks in? I really suffer to fall asleep, but once I'm sleeping I have no trouble to stay asleep. P.s. I go to gov cli...

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I take lithium Citalopram Clonazepam and Trazadone I have false positives three times for amphetamines on Cps mouth swabs can anyone tell me why this is happening but I pass iron tests.... ## Trazadone will give you a false positive for amph-meth which is why you got the false positive ## I have had false reading for 6mam/and weed on a swab test I am on buprenorphine help I have my son too lose.I have given them another swab and have a hair test soon.Omg I am in a worse state reading that hair test can be wrong help me I have been clean for 9mnths ## Well i had another swab done the same time they gave me the false reading and it came back negative. The thing is I am in a child custody case and that false test would of been the 1st thing the judge read on top of the other lies i have to...

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I take 1x250mg lithium morning & @2x 250mg at night I want to reduce by one 250mg lithium ## Hello, Lenore! How are you? Why do you want to lower it, are you having some problem with it? Have you consulted your healthcare provider? Lowering your dosage too fast could cause some rebound effects, such as a manic depressive episode, that could be problematic. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, thirst, dizziness, weakness and itching skin.

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l lost my mother to Lithium Poisoning/Toxicity last year. Although this drug has been around so long, I need to express my concerns. Why are there no REAL rules and regulations regarding how drug is dispensed and monitored? Her life could have been saved if the proper levels were taken as they should have been.I thought that a physician is supposed to take levels at least every 3 months? The doctor also had her on celexa, which I think complicated things even more. I wish there was an advocacy group or regulations that could bring awareness and try to protect people from this deadly drug and its dangers. My mother accidentally got the wrong dose and no labs for 18 months. She died 15 days after levels reach toxic and became flu like symptoms. Please be careful if you are taking this dru...

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Hi, I'm a single 45 year old frisked with fibromyalgia, depression, and chronic neck and back pain. Now constant, pelvic pain. I've had ultrasounds and a ct scan. It showed a rather small uterine fibroid. This question is asked all the time, HOW can I get prescribed pain meds?? My pain is not psychosomatic!! Ppl think if I'm in a bad mood, I hurt..and in a good mood, I feel no pain. They have me now on lithium and gabapentin. Is there any way I can find a doctor to help me?? Many thanks.

My psychiatrist prescribed me 450 mg of lithium twice a day. I'm supposed to take my first dose tonight but i'm VERY afraid it's going to harm me. I am also taking 5mg of Risperdal and a half a mg of Klonopin as needed for anxiety. I've read a lot of horror stories about Lithium and i'm afraid that the first dose could hurt me. Should i be worried? ## Hello, Amanda! How are you? Lithium is most commonly used to treat the manic episodes of manic depression. As to the horror stories, I want to make you aware that mostly what you'll find online are tales from people that have had problems with a medication, because the millions that are taking it successfully, without problems have no need to go hunting information online about it. Thus, what you're reading is r...

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thyroid medication ## I am taking levothyroid..in addition to lithium, wellbutrin and colzapam. I noticed that since taking the levothyroid I am more depressed, does this drug have that effect, do my other drugs interfer...thanks ## The only relevant warning I can find is that it SHOULD not be taken with Lithium, so that could be having an effect and you should consult your doctor. Does anyone else have any experience with this? ## Taking lithium causes hypothyroidism. You have to take thyroid meds(levothyroid) the rest of your life…not sure about lithium? all things to discuss with your dr. find a Dr. who knows all about thyroid and your lithium

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Dr. Says dangerous to quit c.t. I want to quit feel they are harming me ## Hi Steve, Based on my findings from PubMed, it's recommended that you discontinue use via a gradual tapering process. Reason being is that Lithium has been known to cause withdrawal symptoms with abrupt discontinuation, and even if you were to only miss it for just a few days. PubMed goes on to describe Lithium withdrawal to be more so associated with an increased risk of relapse or recurrences of the condition you're using it to treat (e.g. bi polar disorder); especially within the first few weeks. Ref: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12404784 That said, it sounds like it would be best to work closely with your Dr. on a dosing regimen that titrates your overall usage of the drug over time, in order to lessen any...

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My doctor is tapering me off of lithium treatment slowly due to random huge painful cysts on my face after 10 yrs of treatment. I was on a therapeutic level of 900mgs at bedtime for the beginning 8 yrs, gradually downgraded with blood levels always being fine. Im 100 lbs. I workout often. I cant take these cysts anymore so getting lowered with frequent and professional monitoring and blood level checks. However, I'm curious to know how long it remains in my body as I have not been able to get to my pharmacy due to the weather in my work the past two days and missed my 575 milligram dose the past two nights. I'm curious to know if it is still in my body? Or will i experience any bad Random side effects? being that I haven't had it for two nights? Not saying I should just stop...

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Haven't found one that helps me what is the longest time one has taken to work for you please tell me. I have seem no improvement at all ## Hello, Theresa! How are you? Usually, it should be about 4 to 6 weeks, that's the time frame it usually takes for them to reach their full effectiveness in your body and for you to know if it's going to work for you, or not. What type of doctor have you been seeing, a general practitioner or a specialist? Your best bet would most likely be to see a specialist, since they know different combinations of medications that can work for someone who is resistant to conventional treatments. ## It usually takes a few weeks before you start feeling better, I've tried every antidepressant and seems to work the best for me... If all fails get on...

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bipolor med ## Pls help with info onthis med--I have suffered and wreaked havoc in my life for more than 40 yrs. Four suicide attempts and am growing weary with myself--Lithium and various meds have been tried since 9/1988 but the highs and lows cont--Lithium aseems to be toxic or no showing up in blood tests--Please help me, please. 916-205-2355 with this request. I am only taking Symbrax times 2 weeks and no other meds at present. Thank you very much.... ## IM BIPOLAR AND IHAVE BEEN PERCRIPED SYMBRAX AND XANAX XR IVE BEEN ON IT FOR SOME TIME I HAVE LOST MY JOB AND IN REAL BAD FINACIAL SHAPE ALSO LOST MY WIFE AND DARN NEAR EVERYTHING. THE DOCTOR VISIT IS ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS THE XANAX IS 90.00 THE SYMBRAX IS 289.00. I HAVE BEEN OUT FOR WEEKS. IM STARTING A NEW JOB . THEIR IS NO SALARY O...

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I'm 53 yr old Govt employee. I'm taking Desval-ER 500 mg for the last 3 yrs for nervous illness. Earlier I was taking Lithosun SR 500 mg b.i.d for the last 14-15 yrs..Dr. switched from lIthosun SR 500 mg to Desval-ER 500 mg as lithium accumulated in the blood due to which drastic weight loss had occured.. In starting Desval-ER worked well and weight got normalized but now after 3 yrs of its continous use, again a significant decrease in weight (i.e derease in weight from 72 kg in Sep 2011 to 55 kg in Nov, 2014) has been observed..I have been taking treatment from PGI, Chd for the last 8-9 yrs ..All the tests like liver function, Ultrasound, T3-T4, TSH, Urine, Blood RBC count are found to be normal..Please suggest and guide in this matter.. Will be very thankful to you for this a...

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Can anyone recommend a new psych medication? I am bipolar and have tried lithium for 3 years, tegretol,abilify, respedal 4 mg& seroquel which worked the best. But due to vision problems I needed to stop after 3 years. Now I am on Zyprexa 20mg 2x a day for anxiety. Not feeling it. I need to find a drug that will work with my topomax.(Topomax 100mg for migraines. )does anyone have any suggestions? ## Hello, Modelo! How are you? I'ms sorry about the problem that you're having. What type of doctor have you been seeing? Sometimes, people do better with a combination of medications, when others aren't working by themselves and a psychiatrist would be the best person to help you find the right combination for you. From your list, it seems you've not tried Depakote, yet. It ...

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I am a 21year old female who has been on lexamil 20mg for about 2 years,before that on almost everything from Lithium to Epilum,Cylift and Rispadel. I was diagnosed with a very low serotonin level at age 14 and have been on various medication ever since. After a long session with my psiciatrist a week ago and the fact that I cannot continue with my chosen career (air hostess) for which I am in training.I have decided to go off my medication.My psiciatrist does agree with my decision.I have to be off Lexamil for a period of 3 months before I can re-apply for my class 2 medical certificate.I need some advice as of how to go about this,what to expect and how to deal with it.Please!! ## Can I just stop taking them ## For me I have depression and have been off them for a period of 18 months ...

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