Posted by Patrick on October 15, 1998 at 11:58:09:
In Reply to: Atypical to Chronic posted by Jeff van Brunt on October 13, 1998 at 15:44:41:
Jeff,
I've never had symptoms quite like yours, but went through the same drug list. Finally crowned "chronic" and prescribed lithium. Started back in June. 300mg daily at first, no effect. Then 600mg, which stopped em' cold. I'm still on it. I posted a few days ago that I can't stop taking it or they come right back. Side effects?: at first a lethargic feeling, slower reactions, a general foggy feeling. Now, I don't really notice anything odd, except for the fact that sleeping is very difficult. All the tossing and turning at night, I might get three hours of sleep total each night. I'll take a half of a sominex a couple of times a week, which helps some. BUT...the headaches are GONE and I'm living without fear. I've searched the net quite a lot, looking for lithium stories and facts, at the low dosages, this is a safe drug. Drink lots of water. Good luck.