Posted by SLS on December 29, 2014, at 7:50:48
In reply to Re: lithium dosing question (controlled release) » SLS, posted by mogger on December 28, 2014, at 20:44:43
> Thank you Scott I will do as you say. I went down to 1200mgs last night so we shall see. At 1500mg my blood level is 1.0 which is ideal for my Dr. and 1200mg will be .8 as I have been tested at 1200mg before. Hope that will suffice. I am not manic actually quite the opposite ocd/anxiety/depression but I am clearly in the bipolar spectrum as Lithium is one of the most helpful meds since the addition of Lamotrigine for me.
Good luck with the lithium. For me, lithium 300 - 450 mg/day produces a noticeable antidepressant effect. My blood level can't be any more than 0.40 mEq/L. Anything higher than that, and I experience flat affect, apathy, and perhaps a general worsening of depression.
Is mania or rapid-cyclicity an issue with you?
Another reason why I continue to take lithium is that it might help to prevent the development of Alzheimers.
> Did you ever try Metformin?
No, but I will push to try it. Among its other potential metabolic benefits, metformin should reduce my triglycerides, which are elevated due to my taking Abilify. It might even help to prevent Alzheimers by reducing chronically high insulin levels (hyperinsulinemia), which is a factor in the development of diabetes type 2.
Thanks for reminding me...
:-)
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