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I KNOW there is info on Lithium, but~~
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<blockquote data-quote="Janna" data-source="post: 24624" data-attributes="member: 2737"><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_carbonate" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_carbonate</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.healthyplace.com/medications/lithium.htm" target="_blank">http://www.healthyplace.com/medications/lithium.htm</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.bipolarchild.com/newsletters/0003.html" target="_blank">http://www.bipolarchild.com/newsletters/0003.html</a></p><p></p><p>Dylan is on Lithium Carbonate, 900 mg daily.</p><p></p><p>Lithium requires blood draws. Usually around 5 days after starting the medication, then frequently until a theraputic level (.80 - 1.2) is reached.</p><p></p><p>Dylan is maintaining very, very well around .91 - 1.0. We tried to lower him some, and around .65 he did not do well at all.</p><p></p><p>Some things to watch for, shaky hands. Could lead to toxicity if he's given too much.</p><p></p><p>Make sure you give plenty of water to prevent dehydration, a side effect with Lithium.</p><p></p><p>You will probably see an increase in urination. Dylan's bedwetting problem increased when he started taking this.</p><p></p><p>Weigh the good with the bad. The Lithium completely squashed ALL rages. I'll take the bedwetting and extra water over that.</p><p></p><p>Good luck, hope this helps.</p><p></p><p>Janna</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Janna, post: 24624, member: 2737"] [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_carbonate"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_carbonate[/url] [url="http://www.healthyplace.com/medications/lithium.htm"]http://www.healthyplace.com/medications/lithium.htm[/url] [url="http://www.bipolarchild.com/newsletters/0003.html"]http://www.bipolarchild.com/newsletters/0003.html[/url] Dylan is on Lithium Carbonate, 900 mg daily. Lithium requires blood draws. Usually around 5 days after starting the medication, then frequently until a theraputic level (.80 - 1.2) is reached. Dylan is maintaining very, very well around .91 - 1.0. We tried to lower him some, and around .65 he did not do well at all. Some things to watch for, shaky hands. Could lead to toxicity if he's given too much. Make sure you give plenty of water to prevent dehydration, a side effect with Lithium. You will probably see an increase in urination. Dylan's bedwetting problem increased when he started taking this. Weigh the good with the bad. The Lithium completely squashed ALL rages. I'll take the bedwetting and extra water over that. Good luck, hope this helps. Janna [/QUOTE]
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