Immediate Release Lithium

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I called a friend of mine that works at a compounding pharmacy. He may have some options for me but they would be mega expensive. I'd be much better off if I can find a generic that doesn't bother me.

A compounding pharmacy just opened up in my town. I had NO idea what it was until this post. If your pdoc writes a script for a compounding pharmacy lithium med, and says it is medically necessary, will your insurance not cover it?

so sorry for the digestive issues.

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I take Apo-Lithium carbonate IR (Apotex) and I've never had any problems except for slight heartburn (resolved by taking after a meal). I had gastric bypass surgery 6 years ago. The 300 mg capsules are peach. I'm in Canada so I don't know if you can get it where you are.

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I don't have a recommendation about where to get a better lithium, and I know I mentioned it in chat the other night, but if you can tolerate dairy, maybe try taking it with milk for awhile? The difference is amazing for me- agonizing burning without milk versus no response at all with. Good luck with all of it.

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I take Apo-Lithium carbonate IR (Apotex) and I've never had any problems except for slight heartburn (resolved by taking after a meal). I had gastric bypass surgery 6 years ago. The 300 mg capsules are peach. I'm in Canada so I don't know if you can get it where you are.

It appears that Apo-Lithium is only available in Canda. Bummer. Thanks for taking the time to try to help me out.

Got switched to PMS-Lithium today. I'll let you know if gastric SE's change.