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Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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Lithium and Anti Inflamatories

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Does everyone here that is on Lithium know that annti inflamitories can raise your lithium level? I only ask because I had been on Lithium for 4 years before I fond out how dangerous it can be.
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I know...I keep track of my lithium levels so I can take Advil when I really need it.
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I just learned a couple of months ago. When I was telling him of what meds I take, I finally remembered to include my morning Motrin.

He freaked then I freaked, we both freaked together. I don't know if it is OK but I am taking excedrin now in the morning. Tylenol doesn't work for me. I am not going to tell him either.
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