Posted by Emily Elizabeth on July 19, 2010, at 21:35:42
In reply to Re: Abilify and Lithium » ed_uk2010, posted by Ruby on July 17, 2010, at 12:52:10
Hmmmm.. I just noticed that the long post I worte above didn't come through! Only my subject line posted! Here is basically what i wanted to say...
I have/had severe major depression (not bipolar) that doesn't respond well to traditional antidepressants. I have taken both Lithium and Abilify at the same time. I took 600 mg Lithium and between 5-30 mg Abilify.
The one special thing about Lithium is that it reduces suicidal thoughts. I find it amazing, but research has supported it and I definitely experienced it. If this is something you need, you might consider Lithium.
It this point, I have experienced some remission, so I have dropped the Lithium and reduced Abilify to 5mg (I also take a tiny bit of Welbutrin and I'm trying to get off Lexapro).
So my message is that I wouldn't be too afraid of going down this path if you trust your pdoc and this is what s/he suggests. It has worked for me. I wish you the best!
EE
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