barsf Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Are headache and inability to process information/ concentrate common side affects during the adjustment phase to an increased dose of lithium? DD is now in therapeutic range, having had no side effects on the way up (awas at .6 plasma on 750 mg and like .7 ot .8 at 900 mg) -- and is complaining of headache, restlessness and difficulty concentrating. Are these the kind of side effects that go away after a few days? Have a call in to PDOC but thought I would ask people who actually live the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjauron Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Not sure if it's common or expected, but I just started lithium a week ago (600mg) and have had a lot of problems concentrating, then have had headaches the last 3 days. I've been feeling pretty spacey and paranoid as well. In my case though I also started an increased dose of lamictal at the same time so that may well be a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barsf Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Thanks for your reply. I am crossing my fingers that its temporary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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