Posted by fallsfall on June 29, 2003, at 21:02:36
In reply to Re: Hello, Just Call Me Gal » fallsfall, posted by galkeepinon on June 29, 2003, at 13:19:26
I started Lithium so long ago that it is hard for me to remember all the details. Usually you are less likely to get side effects if you start with a small dose and go up gradually. 900mg to start seems like an awful lot to me. I currently take 1200mg, but I've taken 900mg a day much of the time. (In the US, capsules are 300mg, I believe that in some other countries they are 450mg)
Inderal is a blood pressure med (I think), but it helps with the tremors. At one point though, I was taking a lot if Inderal and it lowered my blood pressure enough to make me MORE depressed. Now I just take it when I need it.
Tremors and dry mouth (I think). It was so long ago that I really don't remember!
I'm glad the Topomax is good for you. It's really nice to find something that works.
poster:fallsfall
thread:237829
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030624/msgs/237987.html