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Posted by Netch on January 19, 2007, at 15:03:30
Some sites claim that lithium will boost SSRI.
Has anyone tried to combine Lithium + SSRI?
What Lithium dosage worked for you?
Posted by ClearSkies on January 19, 2007, at 16:37:42
In reply to Lithium + Anti-depressant?, posted by Netch on January 19, 2007, at 15:03:30
> Some sites claim that lithium will boost SSRI.
>
> Has anyone tried to combine Lithium + SSRI?
>
> What Lithium dosage worked for you?
>I'm on an SNRI, Cymbalta, and am just starting Lithium as a mood stabilizer. (2nd day, so nowhere near a therapeutic dosage yet.) Lamictal didn't seem to help. I'm BP II.
I have high hopes that this will be a good combo.
Posted by med_empowered on January 19, 2007, at 17:04:16
In reply to Re: Lithium + Anti-depressant? » Netch, posted by ClearSkies on January 19, 2007, at 16:37:42
this combo sometimes works, but its not the best combo ever. There's also adding another AD, adding a stimulant, adding a benzo-type tranquilizer, adding a low-dose neuroleptic, adding Pindolol, adding BuSpar, or adding in an anticonvulsant, like lamictal.
Posted by Phillipa on January 19, 2007, at 22:24:05
In reply to Re: Lithium + Anti-depressant? » Netch, posted by ClearSkies on January 19, 2007, at 16:37:42
I think it will work just great for you. I've heard though that you don't necessaily need to hit the theraputic range for it to work. But make sure to drink lots of fluids. And I've heard it is relaxing too. Love Phillipa
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