Posted by SLS on March 22, 2012, at 16:06:36
In reply to Lithium Trileptal interaction?, posted by sheilac on March 22, 2012, at 13:51:31
> I don't know if it's anxiety, akathesia or what is going on.
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> I take 600mg of Trileptal a day and it's doing a great job. Sometimes makes me feel flat though. So the doc suggested a small dose of Lithium for depression.
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> I've tried 300mg and 150mg and they both give me a feeling of hyperness and anxiety like feelings. The small dose of lithium dose lift my depression, but I am wondering if there is some sort of interaction between Lithium and Trileptal?
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> Why do I feel this way?
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> I think the Lithium helps me, but am I getting too much of some chemical in my brain? Is it just akathesia or anxiety brought on by the lithium add on?
I can't answer your questions. Perhaps you can give lithium 150 mg a few more days before abandoning it.Akathisia is rare, but not unheard of with lithium. However, akathisia is a rather intense syndrome that is usually unmistakable to the person experiencing it. If you are having a reaction, it is very mild at this point.
I am not aware of any reasons why Trileptal and lithium would interact adversely.
I hope others here respond to your inquiry. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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