Posted by Patrick on October 13, 1998 at 11:42:55:
It's been a while since I've posted, but I check this board everyday. I'm one of the chronics. Started Lithium in June, first 300mg, then up to 600mg. I've been virtually painfree since mid July. Unbelievable! But now it appears that I may be saddled with this stuff for longer than I thought. In August I tapered back to 300mg (per the doc), within six days the heavy shadows returned and some mild CH. Went back to 600. Tried tapering back again last week, same thing happened. I guess the good news is no CH, and the semi-good news is after four months I'm learning to live the side effects. (insomnia) I also quit cigarettes back in June, I was desperate for anything then. Has anyone heard of Lithium as a year round drug? Long term problems? I'll ask the doc also. Thanks for listening.