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Re: Lithium - Is it dangerous? » zuzu80

Posted by Squiggles on September 7, 2007, at 15:56:09

In reply to Lithium - Is it dangerous?, posted by zuzu80 on September 7, 2007, at 9:40:00

> Hello everyone,
>
> Is it true that lithium can cause kidney or liver damage?! What about taking 83mg X 2 daily?! or blood concentration of 0.3-0.4?!
>

It does not effect the liver; it can effect the kidneys if you have problems, or if you don't drink enough water. That dose is tiny -- not
therapeutic unless combined with some other drug;


> Any ideas, experiences?
>
> I also wonder whether it can be taken to prevent psychotic episodes.

Yes.

S
>
> Thanks


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