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Posted 1/11/2011 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
I'm still fairly new to lithium, as I have only been on it since this past fall. I normally take 600 mg twice a day, but I've had a nasty stomach bug for the last few days & have not been able to keep anything down, including my meds. Does anyone know if this is particularly problematic -- especially when starting back up again once I get over this virus? I'd call my psych, but he is away until later in the week.

Thanks.
Skeye
Posted 1/18/2011 11:58 PM (GMT 0)
I'm on 1500mg of lithium at night. I'm not exactly sure what the complications might be if your body is already used to it. However to be safe you could start off low dosing for a few days then build up to your regular dose. You could also ask your pharmacy....hope helps.
Posted 1/19/2011 6:47 AM (GMT 0)
ASK YOUR DOC. I CHANGED FROM NIGHT TO MORN. MY LEVELS MAY NOT
BE HAPPY WITH THIS EITHER. DOING SERUM LITHIUM LEVELS TOMORROW.
CURRENTLY 900MG. TAKE CARE, JAMIE
Posted 1/20/2011 2:23 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the advice! Fortunately, I am over the bug and back on the lithium. Doc said I should be fine.

Skeye
Posted 1/20/2011 3:34 AM (GMT 0)
good skeye, am pleased. :-) jamie
Posted 1/20/2011 5:33 PM (GMT 0)
Skeye, glad it got worked out and you are feeling better. I just wanted to echo the post about asking pharmacists for times like these when pdoc is away. They are an excellent resource!!

Hugs,
Mogs
Posted 1/21/2011 2:26 AM (GMT 0)
too right they are!!!!!!!!!!!!! jamie
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