Posted by SLS on February 22, 2018, at 16:08:27
In reply to Re: Antidepressant Pipeline Page » SLS, posted by Phillipa on February 22, 2018, at 11:26:19
Thanks, Phillipa.
I had forgotten about this. Forgetting things is a hobby of mine.
> Scott in case Link doesn't see this he did state how often he takes lithium. I copied and pasted his reply to an earlier thread. Phillipa
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> Hey SLS,
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> I take 300mg lithium once a day. My mother has taken 600-900mg once a day for 35 years with some mild signs of kidney impairment.
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> Lithium apparently accumulates in the brain. In the short term, steady blood levels may be required, but I think over time, it may not be as important (?).
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> Mind you, I am using it mainly for depression.
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> Interestingly, since starting, I rarely need additional medications.
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> I take 300m as well as omega-3 and, in general, am doing fine.
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> Linkadge
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