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Lithium users and patience

1alexis2stop
1alexis2stop
I'd like input of those that take lithium. Also, i was diagnosed in 2012 and switched meds a few times to get my mood level. How long before there's relief? What I mean is the roller coaster...I thought the meds prevented it. Am I being too impatient?
worldofblah4
worldofblah4
I was on lithium for years and it really helped me. How long have you been on it? I have been on over 35 meds and hundreds of combos. It is a never ending process!
jimlucky1
jimlucky1
At least 30 days I had realy good results with my mood. Some people say it takes a longer time but its worth waiting for. I had to go off eventualy because of the tremors.

Good luck with it just watch your blood level and your kidneys.Pl
us monitor your side efects.

When you get to the corect blood level thats when it realy starts working. I cant remember the numbers . Google it and go for regular blood test. I went toxic once and felt like shit. My blood test is what helped me lower my level and got back to normal.