How I Can Come Off Lithium?
Go to other choice of drug
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I have gone through your query, medical history and drug history; it suggests that you are right completely that kidney, thyroid diseases and obesity may be the side effect of the long term use of lithium therefore better to go other choice of drug after consulting your doctor.
Side effects of lithium are a major factor in non-compliance and contribute to its decreased usage in many countries.
Lithium has to be gradually reduced with one third doses to one fourth dose each week, at the same time the alternatives like Valproate or carbamazepine may be used instead of Lithium. Your doctor will know about it better as he monitors the progress.
To rule out your renal disease you may go for the renal function test and Ultrasound of the abdomen.
Thanks