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Lithium side effects (Very Worried)
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<blockquote data-quote="Janna" data-source="post: 105353" data-attributes="member: 2737"><p>My son, Dylan, was on Lithium for 16 MONTHS with excellent stability (in conjunction with an AP - Abilify). His levels always went up and down, from .7 - 1.1, on the same dose. It just stopped working. I have no reason why. He was up to 1050 mg a day at 11 years old. Just didn't do anything anymore.</p><p></p><p>Be careful, Lithium can cause hypothyroidism. Are you aware?</p><p></p><p>Don't think THAT would cause the tummy upset, but just something you should watch for.</p><p></p><p>I'm pretty sure if he was toxic he'd have the shakes pretty bad as well.</p><p></p><p>My kiddo is off. Sorry to say, I'm glad. He gained 40 pounds, soaked the bed every night, and had the hypothyroidism (which put him on ANOTHER drug - Synthroid). Don't miss it.</p><p></p><p>Hope things get better for your kiddo. I'd keep up with the blood draws, until he's stable again, just to be safe.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Janna, post: 105353, member: 2737"] My son, Dylan, was on Lithium for 16 MONTHS with excellent stability (in conjunction with an AP - Abilify). His levels always went up and down, from .7 - 1.1, on the same dose. It just stopped working. I have no reason why. He was up to 1050 mg a day at 11 years old. Just didn't do anything anymore. Be careful, Lithium can cause hypothyroidism. Are you aware? Don't think THAT would cause the tummy upset, but just something you should watch for. I'm pretty sure if he was toxic he'd have the shakes pretty bad as well. My kiddo is off. Sorry to say, I'm glad. He gained 40 pounds, soaked the bed every night, and had the hypothyroidism (which put him on ANOTHER drug - Synthroid). Don't miss it. Hope things get better for your kiddo. I'd keep up with the blood draws, until he's stable again, just to be safe. [/QUOTE]
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