riaketty Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Please tell me I can have a few beers on occasion with lithium? I know about the dehydration factor, and that it can rise blood levels = toxicity. Got it. Chug water. What else? Any good experiences? Bad experiences? I keep reading everything I can and I see a lot of "eh" type answers. I don't want to get falling down drunk every night. or ever, really. Just a glass of wine (okay, maybe a big glass) or a few beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittyloaf Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I drink on lithium and I don't have a problem. I usually have about 6 shots of UV brand flavored vodka. My pdoc knows that I drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SashaSue Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I never had a problem with drinking on lithium. But it's probably best to run it by your pdoc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riaketty Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 Thanks guys. I have an appt today. I'll ask. I never thought to ask him, duh! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraishere Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I hope your appointment went well. Just adding in that I take 1,200mg lithium and have never had a problem with drinking, just be careful. The benzos are what you really need to watch out for! Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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