Lithium Hydration Levels

[Geek]

I''m really struggling with headache and nausea as a result of my lithium dose (I think). Tylenol takes the edge off but this isn't working for me.

I know I'm supposed to drink lots of water. Can someone quantify that please?

I see my pdoc on Friday... what do I say?

Edited October 14, 2015 by Geek

[saintalto]

I'm not sure the official amount you should drink, but I know I feel a lot better if I drink three filled water bottles full throughout the day. My water bottle is 28 oz. I like to put a few slices of lime in for flavour.

[Rabbit37]

I fill a half gallon bottle and guzzle that throughout the day. When it's empty, usually around 3pm, I'll allow myself something different, like juice or an iced tea. Then it's back to filling the bottle, and I typically get through half or most of it by bedtime. 

My pill bottle recommends 10 glasses a day, I assume 8 oz. 

[uncomfortable thoughts]

Hi, 

On my "lithium paper" that comes with the box, the one that contains side effects and stuff says 2-3 liters of water a day, that makes a little more than 0,5 to almost 0,8 gallons and I guess they take account of another beverages we consume a day.

[melissaw72]

I think the amount depends on a person's height, weight (ie a 5 foot person would most likely need less than a 6 foot person), exercise level, where you live (ie in a hot environment you would probably tend to drink more), etc.

When you see your pdoc Friday I'd just come out and ask how much water he thinks you should drink.

Also just thought about this ... when you drink the water, do not drink it all at once.  Spread it out over the day.  (If you look this up you'll find many articles talking about this).