Posted by nmk on June 20, 2003, at 14:26:46
In reply to Re: Lithium or Trileptal? HOSPITALIZATION OR , posted by nmk on June 20, 2003, at 13:31:10
> > I was terribly afraid of taking lithium - and did a lot of research. Doc tried me on Depakote, but I started gaining weight right away. LIked the feeling I got from it though. I'm a highly creative person, front person for a band, singer songwriter, so I didn't want any dulling of that aspect of my personality. Have a good friend who's a pdoc, and he suggested that plenty of alternatives were available and told me about a few. Then I did alot of research on my own - and convinced my pdoc (who's really more conservative) to go with me on this. He was hung up on the FDA approval - I told him I didn't give a damn about the FDA - as far as I'm concerned they're a big conspiracy anyway :0) so he agreed to give it a go and so far it's been great. I find it really interesting in that now that I'm more stable, I can look back and see my moods swinging like a monkey in a tree!
> > Good luck.
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> > I would like to hear the people who have positive things to say about lithium. Have they experienced weight gain? Any dulling of the personality? etc?
> > starlight
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> Hey Starlight,
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> I am a Trileptal user also and I was wondering what dosage you are taking? Also, what other meds do you take with it? If you suffer from anxiety, is the trileptal taking care of it or do you take an anti-anxiety med?
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> Thanks in advance!
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> NicoleSorry for the double post, I forgot to direct it to you.
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