Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How Can Lithium Dosage Be Lowered?
I am unable to continue 750 mg lithium with 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide. I want to reduce my dose to 450. Do I need to continue the water pill? I ve only been on this med for 3 weeks. Please don t tell me to go to a doctor because I cannot get an appt earlier than may 24th
Wed, 31 May 2017
Hello, Sir
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I can certainly understand your concern
I have worked through your query in detail.
as lithium dose has to be adjusted based on your illness and severity of your symptoms, i could understand that you are on lithium for probably bipolar disorder, so for the effective treatment of mania , serum lithium levels must be around 0.8 m mol/lt. Being a psychiatrist, I would like to know about your current symptoms to adjust your lithium dosage.
please get back to me with the details
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I can certainly understand your concern
I have worked through your query in detail.
as lithium dose has to be adjusted based on your illness and severity of your symptoms, i could understand that you are on lithium for probably bipolar disorder, so for the effective treatment of mania , serum lithium levels must be around 0.8 m mol/lt. Being a psychiatrist, I would like to know about your current symptoms to adjust your lithium dosage.
please get back to me with the details
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....