Reviewer: PBY, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have had bi-polar for 35 years. I had been on Lithium several years ago and hated the dead feeling it produced. Other than weight gain, I had no side effects. I tried a variety of newer drugs all of which failed in controlling my manic episodes so I am back on Lithium. Like before, I gained 30 pounds...not a great side effect, and at my age a whole lot harder to take off. This time though I ... Show Full Comment

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I have had bi-polar for 35 years. I had been on Lithium several years ago and hated the dead feeling it produced. Other than weight gain, I had no side effects. I tried a variety of newer drugs all of which failed in controlling my manic episodes so I am back on Lithium. Like before, I gained 30 pounds...not a great side effect, and at my age a whole lot harder to take off. This time though I have had to contend with hand tremors. I was reduced from 1200 mg a day to 900 mg's a day in hopes of reducing the number of tremors. They have slightly reduced but are still present. It makes it very hard to work when your hands are trembling uncontrollably. This can occur several times an hour. My doctor has said that it is a common side effect of Lithium and that my levels are right where they need to be.
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Reviewer: lbarrett692003, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I have suffered from depression for 26 years, and all the Drs said the same thing, depression. I have tried every single "antidepressant" drug with no relief, yet suffered all of the side effects, I was finally tierd of SSRI's and a horribile life. I went to a Pshychiatrist and was finally given a correct medication for bipolar, I was first put on Limictal, but developed a rash on my ... Show Full Comment

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I have suffered from depression for 26 years, and all the Drs said the same thing, depression. I have tried every single "antidepressant" drug with no relief, yet suffered all of the side effects, I was finally tierd of SSRI's and a horribile life. I went to a Pshychiatrist and was finally given a correct medication for bipolar, I was first put on Limictal, but developed a rash on my hands, now I am taking Lithium 600mg Bid, what a difference, night and day, although Lithium is not for all, but for me it works, with little side effects, I have to pee alot, and iits hard to hold in, I also dont want weight gain, so I limit my eating. and restrict snacking, and make my self walk our dog. Thank god the stigma of taking Lithium is of days past, Im finally doing things, and living life. Lisa
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Reviewer: robin, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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this has been the only med i can tollerate for my bipolar and controls my extremes, i wish i could function better,and yes a weight gain

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this has been the only med i can tollerate for my bipolar and controls my extremes, i wish i could function better,and yes a weight gain
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Reviewer: stacey918, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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it's ok i've been on this medication for awhile now i have serious irritability and weight gain

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it's ok i've been on this medication for awhile now i have serious irritability and weight gain
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Reviewer: mark faison, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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been taking it for 20 years andother than some stomach problems its been working fine

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been taking it for 20 years andother than some stomach problems its been working fine
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