just wondering if anyone is using or have used this for psychotic episodes, depression, anxiety, addiction etc ?
i recently acquired some and im worried about interactions. im pretty sure this one is pretty bad, interacting with almost anything out there. i read stories of death, ok, so this one seems something you dont wanna fuck with too much. im specifically curious about its interactions with suboxone and alcohol. those two are already fucked up to mix as it is, but i wonder if lithium will be the icing on the cake? im just wondering about bad nasty interactions, thats all. my doctor didnt tell me shit. the manual reads so many side effects, just like any other med, that im not sure which to be taken serious and why.
I've been on it for 12 years it litterally saved mt life its the best pilll I've ever. Taken it litterallly gave me the ability to make my own descisions without it id definetly be in prison without a doubt I take a relatively high dose i take 1350mg a day all at night
If it dont help you significantly its prally not the drug for you the only bad things about it is direct sunlight is like 10x hotter and it makes me twitch prally twice a day kinda like a quick tourette other than that its amazing
N also its got a pretty long half life im pretty sure cuz i won't notice I didn't take it until about day 3 of not taking it this is person dependant though everones different
Long-Term Control
Desirable serum lithium concentrations are 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L which can usually be achieved with 900 to 1200 mg/day. Dosage will vary from one individual to another, but generally the following dosages will maintain this concentration:
Central Nervous System: tremor, muscle hyperirritability (fasciculations,
twitching, clonic movements of whole limbs), hypertonicity, ataxia, choreoathetotic movements, hyperactive deep
tendon reflex, extrapyramidal symptoms including acute
dystonia, cogwheel rigidity, blackout spells, epileptiform seizures, slurred speech, dizziness,
vertigo, downbeat
nystagmus,
incontinence of urine or feces,
somnolence, psychomotor retardation, restlessness,
confusion, stupor, coma, tongue movements, tics, tinnitus,
hallucinations, poor memory, slowed intellectual functioning, startled response, worsening of organic brain syndromes. Cases of
Pseudotumor cerebri (increased intracranial pressure and
papilledema) have been reported with lithium use. If undetected, this condition may result in enlargement of the
blind spot, constriction of visual fields and eventual blindness due to optic
atrophy. Lithium should be discontinued, if clinically possible, if this syndrome occurs.
Gastrointestinal:
anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
gastritis,
salivary gland swelling, abdominal pain, excessive salivation,
flatulence,
indigestion.
Renal Effects
Chronic lithium therapy may be associated with diminution of renal concentrating ability, occasionally presenting as nephrogenic
diabetes insipidus, with
polyuria and
polydipsia. Such patients should be carefully managed to avoid dehydration with resulting lithium retention and toxicity. This condition is usually reversible when lithium is discontinued.
Post marketing cases consistent with nephrotic syndrome have been reported with the use of lithium. Biopsy findings in patients with nephrotic syndrome include
minimal change disease and
focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Discontinuation of lithium in patients with nephrotic syndrome has resulted in
remission of nephrotic syndrome.
Morphologic changes with
glomerular and
interstitial fibrosis and
nephron atrophy have been reported in patients on chronic lithium therapy. Morphologic changes have also been seen in
manic-depressive patients never exposed to lithium. The relationship between renal function and morphologic changes and their association with lithium therapy have not been established.
Kidney function should be assessed prior to and during lithium therapy. Routine
urinalysis and other tests may be used to evaluate tubular function (e.g., urine specific gravity or osmolality following a period of water deprivation, or 24-hour urine volume) and glomerular function (e.g., serum creatinine, creatinine clearance, or
proteinuria). During lithium therapy, progressive or sudden changes in renal function, even within the
normal range, indicate the need for re-evaluation of treatment.
Precautions
The ability to tolerate lithium is greater during the acute manic phase and decreases when manic symptoms subside (see
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).
The distribution space of lithium approximates that of total body water. Lithium is primarily excreted in urine with insignificant excretion in feces. Renal excretion of lithium is proportional to its plasma concentration. The elimination half-life of lithium is approximately 24 hours. Lithium decreases sodium reabsorption by the
renal tubules which could lead to sodium depletion. Therefore, it is
essential for the patient to maintain a normal diet, including salt, and an adequate fluid intake (2500 to 3500 mL) at least during the initial stabilization period. Decreased tolerance to lithium has been reported to ensue from protracted sweating or diarrhea and, if such occur, supplemental fluid and salt should be administered under careful medical supervision and lithium intake reduced or suspended until the condition is resolved.
In addition to sweating and diarrhea, concomitant infection with elevated temperatures may also necessitate a temporary reduction or cessation of medication.
Previously existing
thyroid disorders do not necessarily constitute a
contraindication to lithium treatment. Where
hypothyroidism preexists, careful monitoring of thyroid function during lithium stabilization and maintenance allows for correction of changing thyroid parameters and/or adjustment of lithium doses, if any. If hypothyroidism occurs during lithium stabilization and maintenance, supplemental thyroid treatment may be used.
All this info was found here
Lithium Carbonate Tablets (lithium carbonate) may treat, side effects, dosage, drug interactions, warnings, patient labeling, reviews, and related medications including drug comparison and health resources.
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Also dont trip on acid it can kill you itlk make you have seziures and also many people will tell to watch out for serotonin syndrome as t h at can be deadly i have done lsd while on lithium carbonaye and had multiple seziured dont do any DOX drugs (dob,dom,doc,doi) same thing will happen people will also say dont do any psychedelics but ive done most mainstream psycedelics n lsd is the only one I've had issues with
I hope this helps