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Lithium Pee

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I'm really burnt out on the peeing. If this shitty pill doesnt help my depression by the end of the week I'm quitting. My thirst is out of control, I'm drinking all this water , just doesn't feel natural :(
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a friend and i call it EFM'ing it.....every five minutes : ))
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deleted_user
#1, sooo true,lol.
dobiedots
dobiedots
nope. I don't have that problem. Maybe it's something you get in the beginning????
deleted_user
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Lithium is a sodium derivitive. Hence the water.
starfish
starfish
you have to be careful of your water intake.

Too much reduces the effectiveness of the medication, and too little, you can get toxic.

This includes consideration of how much salt you are eating, which, if you eat a lot, will require more water intake.

Generally, you should drink 2-3 Liters of water a day when you first start taking it, and 1-2 Liters a day after that.
Talk to your Dr. about it.

How long have you been taking it?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I did that in the beginning, until my body adjusted to the new med. I never went anywhere without water. Think of it this way, the water is probably good for you....
deleted_user
deleted_user
omg i have the same symptons you are...plus a extra 25 pounds & hand tremors :( I'm asking ot be switched
deleted_user
deleted_user
Uhm...the ones drinking so much water, peeing and gaining weight...watch for Diabetes II. How's yall's eyesight? Failing or changing back and forth eyesight can also be diabetes.
deleted_user
deleted_user
No problems here with the peeing though I think I may have years, or centuries ago...but I do drink more than the norm..but that's good thing...
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've been on it for 6weeks. Been on 600mg for a week.
1L is a lot, I'm always so tired
deleted_user
deleted_user
the thing about lithium is we already have it in our bodies, so taking the medicine totally changes your bodies chemistry for that, like how much your body will produce.
dobiedots
dobiedots
Is it a good thing Wee...to drink more than the norm.
You're so cute when you're drunk!
deleted_user
deleted_user
No my glucose levels are normal
deleted_user
deleted_user
Try and stick with it..it may pass
deleted_user
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you actually need to moniter your levels, be sure to have blood work done every so often.
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