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<blockquote data-quote="Janna" data-source="post: 114011" data-attributes="member: 2737"><p>Hi Tammy,</p><p></p><p>I don't know anything about the seizure stuff...but I do know a bit about Lithium, I can help you a bit.</p><p></p><p>Lithium will require frequent blood draws to check theraputic levels, which should be in the .8-1.2 range. They will be needed more frequently in the beginning, but can be cut to every 3 -6 months, depending on the doctor.</p><p></p><p>My son spent 16 months on Lithium. His enuresis (peeing the bed) increased heavily during the time he was on this, to the point he was soaking the bed nightly. He gained 42 pounds. He also was lucky enough (sarcasm there) to get Lithium induced hypothyroidism, which can be another side effect, which in turn caused the need for ANOTHER medication, Synthroid, for the thyroid.</p><p></p><p>I will say, it shut down his raging for a long time. Even now that he's off (he's been off it about 3 months), his raging has pretty well subsided. I think the Lithium was a big help, but in turn caused alot of problems with side effects.</p><p></p><p>Your child will also need to increase water intake, as dehydration is another side effect.</p><p></p><p>As would Lithium toxicity be.</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Janna, post: 114011, member: 2737"] Hi Tammy, I don't know anything about the seizure stuff...but I do know a bit about Lithium, I can help you a bit. Lithium will require frequent blood draws to check theraputic levels, which should be in the .8-1.2 range. They will be needed more frequently in the beginning, but can be cut to every 3 -6 months, depending on the doctor. My son spent 16 months on Lithium. His enuresis (peeing the bed) increased heavily during the time he was on this, to the point he was soaking the bed nightly. He gained 42 pounds. He also was lucky enough (sarcasm there) to get Lithium induced hypothyroidism, which can be another side effect, which in turn caused the need for ANOTHER medication, Synthroid, for the thyroid. I will say, it shut down his raging for a long time. Even now that he's off (he's been off it about 3 months), his raging has pretty well subsided. I think the Lithium was a big help, but in turn caused alot of problems with side effects. Your child will also need to increase water intake, as dehydration is another side effect. As would Lithium toxicity be. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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