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Posted by ace on March 16, 2003, at 22:24:28
Anybody used it in OCD, Depression, or any other axiety d/o as an adjunctive agent. Reports on it used with other AD's for OCD a very promising.
What dose were you on.
My doc thinks 500-750mg should suffice.
Thanks.
Ace.
Posted by zeliva on March 17, 2003, at 2:02:19
In reply to Lithium as successful augmentative agent., posted by ace on March 16, 2003, at 22:24:28
Hi Ace- My doc just gave me 300mg Lithium to go along with my Prozac 40mg. I do have a lesser form of OCD. Sound stupid but I freak out if my food touches each other on the plate and I insist on bleaching things all the time. Even my friends kitchens. Other than that, that is the only OCD things i do. I'll let you know if the lithium turns out. I have been on it about 4 days with no side effects. The Prozac used to help with the OCD but it came back. Good luck.
Jill
Posted by cybercafe on March 17, 2003, at 13:34:22
In reply to Re: Lithium as successful augmentative agent., posted by zeliva on March 17, 2003, at 2:02:19
> Hi Ace- My doc just gave me 300mg Lithium to go along with my Prozac 40mg. I do have a lesser form of OCD. Sound stupid but I freak out if my food touches each other on the plate and I insist on bleaching things all the time. Even my friends kitchens. Other than that, that is the only OCD things i do. I'll let you know if the lithium turns out. I have been on it about 4 days with no side effects. The Prozac used to help with the OCD but it came back. Good luck.
>
> Jilloh... how long does it take lithium to work?
Posted by zeliva on March 17, 2003, at 14:14:14
In reply to Re: Lithium as successful augmentative agent., posted by cybercafe on March 17, 2003, at 13:34:22
I think it takes a couple of weeks to a month to start working. I'm not exactly sure.
Posted by ace on March 17, 2003, at 19:03:06
In reply to Re: Lithium as successful augmentative agent., posted by zeliva on March 17, 2003, at 2:02:19
Posted by ace on March 17, 2003, at 19:15:44
In reply to Re: Lithium as successful augmentative agent., posted by cybercafe on March 17, 2003, at 13:34:22
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> oh... how long does it take lithium to work?I think it takes around 1 to 2 weeks. I have heard of wonderful responses within 48 hours.
The longer you use it the better it works and, strangly, the longer the half-life becomes.It has no withdrawal syndrome AT ALL. It is safe if monitored well. I have seen some very good responses to it as an adjunctive treatment.
It truly is a good drug.Ace.
Posted by cybercafe on March 17, 2003, at 20:24:53
In reply to ATTN: Jill Cybersafe, posted by ace on March 17, 2003, at 19:15:44
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> >
> > oh... how long does it take lithium to work?
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> I think it takes around 1 to 2 weeks. I have heard of wonderful responses within 48 hours.
> The longer you use it the better it works and, strangly, the longer the half-life becomes.
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> It has no withdrawal syndrome AT ALL. It is safe if monitored well. I have seen some very good responses to it as an adjunctive treatment.
> It truly is a good drug.
>
> Ace.any idea what blood level you've got?
keep me posted re: thirst, polyuria, tremors - are they bad?
Posted by zeliva on March 17, 2003, at 21:31:23
In reply to Re: ATTN: Jill Cybersafe, posted by cybercafe on March 17, 2003, at 20:24:53
My pdoc had me run blood tests last week. I haven't had any side effects yet. The first day I took it, I felt a little light headed but it went away.
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