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elleng

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1. I am VERY sorry, qwl.

Thu May 30, 2024, 06:47 PM

May 2024

As you may recall, I'm a lawyer, not a doc, with strong desire to help. Found this:

What is the proper dosage for lithium?
Dosing for lithium varies according to your age, weight, and medical history. This medication should be taken with care, and only according to your doctor’s specific instructions.

Oral lithium comes in capsules, a liquid solution, and extended-release tablets.

It can take several weeks for lithium to start to take effect when using it to treat bipolar depression. A standard dose of oral lithium for an adult is 600–900 milligrams, taken two or three times per day.

To protect you from side effects and make sure you’re not getting too much medication, your doctor will draw blood to monitor your lithium levels.

https://www.healthline.com/health/can-lithium-help-treat-depression#dosage

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Lithium & Bipolar Disorder [View all] qwlauren35 May 2024 OP

I am VERY sorry, qwl. elleng May 2024 #1

My sister was on lithium for years. ShazzieB May 2024 #6

Thank you, ShazzieB qwlauren35 May 2024 #9

Thank you, Ellen qwlauren35 May 2024 #8

Tried it once 40 years ago with no multigraincracker May 2024 #2

I went back to school too. multigraincracker May 2024 #4

I'm sorry to hear you had a bad experience with antidepressants. ShazzieB May 2024 #7

Thank you, Multigraincracker qwlauren35 May 2024 #10

Thank you. multigraincracker May 2024 #13

I have never taken lithium but worked with patients who have. Irish_Dem May 2024 #3

Thank you, Irish_Dem qwlauren35 May 2024 #11

I took a fairly high amount for a while. They lowered it cause they felt GPV May 2024 #5

Thank you, GPV. qwlauren35 May 2024 #12