Posted by Justherself54 on January 7, 2010, at 12:03:59
In reply to Stick w/ Lithium trial or not? Side effects SUCK., posted by TriedEveryDrug on January 6, 2010, at 20:48:59
I'm bipolar and I couldn't get even close to a theraputic dosage of Lithium. My hands didn't just tremor..they shook so badly that I couldn't type, let alone control the mouse. It would shoot right out of my hand.
Have you told your pdoc that it is making you feel so terrible and it's causing you insomnia and problems at work? As I don't know your history I can't comment on the BP diagnosis, however, I was misdiagnosed for close to 20 years until I had a prolonged mania followed by refractory depression.
I think Lithium is the gold standard to try first, but not all can tolerate it. There are other meds to try. I would most certainly explore the diagnosis of BP with your pdoc.
Best wishes..
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