A.J.Overholt Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 So, I just started taking Lithium last night, and had my first full day of taking it today. The Pdoc told me that stomach problems were a side affect but "Don't worry, most people don't get them. Well, I've had a total of 3 doses and had diarrhea twice today. I've been drinking water and Gatorade and have at either with or just before taking it. Will this go away, cause it seems like more than just a little nausea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nibblerd Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 600 or 900mg your first day? I started on 300 for a week, and then 300 x 2. I got mild diarrhea when I upped the dose, but it ceased. No nausea, take it with food and milk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J.Overholt Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 he said after the first night or two I could up it to twice a day. I was fine after the first dose, then after the second started feeling icky. i'm taking 600 a day 300 in morning 300 at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nibblerd Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Popular advice is, if you take it with milk the risk of nausea is lessened. The other side effects should be transient and disappear after a few days. If not, tell your doc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneMarie Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 You should talk to your pdoc about titrating more slowly. I had a hard time starting Lithium. Actually, I first went up quickly, it stopped the noise in my head, miraculous, then I got sicker than a dog. I ended up taking 300mg for a few weeks. Then alternative between 300mg and 600mg for a week or two. Then did 600mg for a few weeks. Then went to 900mg and my head got quiet again. I no longer have any problems with Lithium, including restart at higher doses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J.Overholt Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 It's settled down some now, finally. ironically though, instead of increasing my appetite, it seems to be having a reverse affect, i'm less hungry than usual, but thirsty ALL the time. Especially since the weather here-which had been cooling down- has now shot back up to 70's/80's again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj1127 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 It does not make me hungry either, and thirsty all the time is common. For the best gastrointestinal success, it was recommended to me to take it with a small meal, like a bowl of cereal or a sandwich or something, but nothing greasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nibblerd Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 In the morning I've taken my pill on an empty stomach without water -- it's not suggested. The capsule broke apart and I coughed up a cloud of dust, I'm not sure how much of the dose I lost. Regardless, I've not experienced any nausea from lithium -- I have had diarrhea, and intense shakes when I was dehydrated after exercising. It inhibits my appetite and I feel more.. not tired, exactly, but not as stimulated at least. Glad your GI tract settled down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J.Overholt Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Yea, like I'm not sleepy but I'm def a bit more chilled. Even my mom said today that she liked having conversations with me now because I sound slower and less.... bouncing from one subject to another. I'm pretty glad my GI settled to, diarrhea, not a fun thing to have for a week. I have been eating small meals or drinking milk with my dosage which seems to help. I've noticed myself getting shaky a couple of times, but for the most part it's working great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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