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Posted by Dave1 on March 7, 2002, at 17:17:06
Hi,
I talked to you a couple of weeks ago about augmenting a tricyclic antidepressant with lithium.
I have been taking anafranil (250mg) for about a month. I added lithium (900mg) a couple of weeks ago. After I got a blood test my doctor up the lithium to 1200mg. After a day, I suddenly felt a change. I felt much more sociable and talkative, although my mood didn't change much. My doctor says I should stay at these drug levels, but I would like go higher. I've been on 1200mg of lithium for about a week, and am getting no further improvement.
What do you think based on your experiences?
Also, I'm getting some tremor, which you also said you got. Is that permanent if I stay on the drugs long term?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Bye,
Dave
Posted by Jill K. on March 7, 2002, at 22:44:14
In reply to To Spike4848 FROM Dave1, posted by Dave1 on March 7, 2002, at 17:17:06
Spike4844 was banned. Try him at silber_j@hotmail.com.
Jill
Posted by spike4848.5 on March 9, 2002, at 18:54:12
In reply to To Spike4848 FROM Dave1, posted by Dave1 on March 7, 2002, at 17:17:06
I am spike4848's twin brother. I also took imipramine and lithium. I had a great response after 2 days on the lithium .... the depression was gone. And yes, the tremor will go away if you stop lithium. Some people find inderal helpful for that.
Hope this helped.
Spike4848's better looking twin,
Spike4848.5
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 9, 2002, at 21:57:54
In reply to Re: To Spike4848 FROM Dave1 » Dave1, posted by spike4848.5 on March 9, 2002, at 18:54:12
> I am spike4848's twin brother.
When you're blocked, you're not supposed to post, so I'm going to extend your block another month.
Bob
PS: Follow-ups regarding posting policies should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration, thanks.
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