New to lithium and experiencing a rollercoaster.
Hi all. New to Reditt. I started lithium five weeks ago.
200mg one tablet at night. Had bloods done and was showing 0.1. With taking it over the course, albeit short, I noticed no variable changes.
I am not bipolar, I have been prescribed lithium as an add-on to help with depression / ADHD. I am prescribed Mitrzapine 45mg attomoxetine 80mg and 300mg quitapine. The three together weren't making much impact ( not looking for miracles. Just want to function and feel part human again)
Last week l, my Lithium dose was upped to 400mg after the last blood count. Since then, I can only describe my mood when I wake up as foul / suicidal / massively depressed and totally floors me and lifts a bit during the day.
I can attribute this change to taking the higher amount as it only started when doing so upping to 400mg
My question is, has anybody had the same when taking / increasing lithium ? If so, did it go away? Do I stay the course ? Or quit? I know it's only a few weeks, but I'm trying to work out. Am I better stopping or carrying on? I know only I can decide that, with feedback from my caregiver but looking to see what other peoples reactions have been.