Posted by sheilac on October 29, 2012, at 14:46:28
In reply to Re: Went to pdoc - update..., posted by gadchik on October 29, 2012, at 13:33:04
Yes, I think Lithium can help with a lot of issues. For me, I would be in a coma if I took a "therapeutic dose", but in smaller doses it has helped with anxiety and hypomania.
But I wouldn't be surprised if in time she takes me off Lithium altogether and keeps me on low dose Trileptal and something else for ADD.
Stimulants are out - even in small doses they bring on hyperness. Antidepressants are out for the tons of side effects I get from them.
But she mentioned a few good points about low grade depression and ADD symptoms. Thinking outside the box to possibly low dose Lamictal or Geodon to help with depression, thus helping with my inattentive issues.
Interesting. Right now I will keep my night time dose of Lithium and Trileptal and sleep like a baby!
Maybe just Trileptal during the day will keep me awake. I hope so! Or else I need to buy stock in Starbucks!
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