Anyone on Lithium?

[MyHeart07]

I really need to know. I have been on this medication for 3 weeks now and I'm beginning to see some results in mood changes, but I'm afraid of weight gain.

Please, can anyone tell me?

Thank you.

 

[youthwalk]

I really need to know. I have been on this medication for 3 weeks now and I'm beginning to see some results in mood changes, but I'm afraid of weight gain.

Please, can anyone tell me?

Thank you.

Hello

I took Lithium 300mgs twice daily for about 3 yrs and I didn't gain weight.

I did have increased water intake as in I was always thirsty, but no weight gain. I'm still always thirsty though but that's a great feeling I drink alot of water.

And Lithium worked very well for me. I had drowsiness and confusion for a couple weeks at first but it leveled out and it felt fine.

In terms of the effects on blood/liver and thyroid, my test results showed that I had very little in my system and my thyroid function was normal...I'm still Thanking God and rejoicing about that because I was worried.

Eat well, stay healthy and be positive and above all, pray and stay close to God...the best things I could do for myself. And eventually I got off Lithium and I have been doing welll.

 

[MyHeart07]

Hello

I took Lithium 300mgs twice daily for about 3 yrs and I didn't gain weight.

I did have increased water intake as in I was always thirsty, but no weight gain. I'm still always thirsty though but that's a great feeling I drink alot of water.

And Lithium worked very well for me. I had drowsiness and confusion for a couple weeks at first but it leveled out and it felt fine.

In terms of the effects on blood/liver and thyroid, my test results showed that I had very little in my system and my thyroid function was normal...I'm still Thanking God and rejoicing about that because I was worried.

Eat well, stay healthy and be positive and above all, pray and stay close to God...the best things I could do for myself. And eventually I got off Lithium and I have been doing welll.

That's great! I have to admit that I worry about it a lot. Not just for vanity, but also for health, because I also had a small stroke a few years ago, so it's esential that I keep on losing weight.

I'm still so emotional about everything and I cry at the drop of a hat

This is so exhausting...

Thank you...

 

[Alive again]

I was on it and did not gain weight. Just be sure not to drink calorie rich foods if it makes you thirsty and see what happens.

Blessings!

 

[MyHeart07]

I was on it and did not gain weight. Just be sure not to drink calorie rich foods if it makes you thirsty and see what happens.

Blessings!

Thanks for your reply. That's really encouraging.

I hope and pray this medication works, and I'll trust in God that it will.

 

[spdnet75]

I have taken Lithium for 14 years now. 900 MG / Day.

Other than making my childhood Acne worse, I have no negative returns.

It balances me. I am taking keflex to help with the acne. It has helped.


Stephen

 

[Jeshu]

I have been taking Lithium for over three years I take 1500 mg a day and I did increase my weight somewhat - nothing like I did when they put me on anti-psychotic medications though. (22 kilo.)

 

[MyHeart07]

Thanks again for all your responses!

My dosage has been adjusted to 900mg/day and my moods are stabilizing with no noticeable weight gain.

My doctor had put me on several anti-psychotic meds in the past with no results (only bad side-effects) and anti-depressants didn't work either.

This however, is working quiet well!

 

[erin1715]

Hi all,

My husband is currently on 900mg per day of lithium and hes been on that dosage for almost 3 weeks, but hes been "down" the past few days and I haven't noticed too much of a difference. does anyone know with this med if the dosages will make a big difference? For example, if the doc were to increase it to 1200mg, is it possible for that to make a difference even though 900mg didn't do much? Any info would be great.

 

[HisArrow]

A friend of mine was on lithium and wellbutrin for his mood swings. There was no weight gained

 

[Coder]

I took Lithium for 3-years but now take Depakote for Mania; very similar in effect but I believe a little more powerful.

I had no weight gain but my metabolism is extremely fast and I yearn and have to work to gain weight (I am 6'3 and I am happy when I max out at 165).

Matty

 

[sneet58]

I take lithium as well as seroquel to stabilize my mood. Both have caused weight gain and make it difficult for me to lose any weight. Having said that, however, given the choice of meds or no meds----i'd take the meds anyday over the bipolar.

Sneet

 

[Zita123]

I have been on Lithium for a long time now and I did gain a small amount of weight but, once you gain it, it stops. So, it really is worth the small weight gain! And this is coming from a person who was a size 1 and now a size 5 which my husband and everybody else seems to like better. So, Keep going!! It really does help
Zita123

 

[MyHeart07]

Well,

Since I've started taking it I've lost a few pounds (being VERY careful), but the mood swings are still quite frequent.

The depression is still there though not as crushing. I am remaining cautiously optimistic.

Thank you all so much for your responses!

 

[gloriousone]

My doctor increased my dosage to 900mg a day on Monday after receiving my lithium blood results (0.44). Today he called and said to up it again to 1200mg a day!

I am a little worried...and I am considering calling him and telling him I am having second thoughts. BTW I weigh 98pds...which is why I am so concerned!

Any ideas?
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[MyHeart07]

My doctor increased my dosage to 900mg a day on Monday after receiving my lithium blood results (0.44). Today he called and said to up it again to 1200mg a day!

I am a little worried...and I am considering calling him and telling him I am having second thoughts. BTW I weigh 98pds...which is why I am so concerned!

Any ideas?
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LOL! what are you concerned about?

Gaining weight ? Or having your dosage increased?

I have a feeling my dosage has to be increased, because my moods swings are too frequent and it's exhausting me mentally and physically.

 

[angelkiss]

LOL! what are you concerned about?

Gaining weight ? Or having your dosage increased?

I have a feeling my dosage has to be increased, because my moods swings are too frequent and it's exhausting me mentally and physically.

I don't know about Lithium for I've never been put on it, but I just wanted to say that I pray that it works well for you.
s and es!!