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How To Withdraw From Lithium Carbonate?
I ve been taking lithium carbonate 150mg 3 times dailly for depression. I started trying to ween my self 5 days ago I went down to 2 x 150mg daily felt real low yesterday worse today can I take four today to try to bring myself back up I did the half life math and accounting for half life my dosage 900mg a day. if my math is right 4 today will have me at 880mg
Fri, 26 Oct 2018
Hello,
Depression can be life-long and in the majority of cases, medication along with psychotherapy is very effective.
If you believe that the dosage of your medication should be adjusted, you MUST speak with your psychiatrist about this.
He/she is the person who will best advise you on any changes to your medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician
Depression can be life-long and in the majority of cases, medication along with psychotherapy is very effective.
If you believe that the dosage of your medication should be adjusted, you MUST speak with your psychiatrist about this.
He/she is the person who will best advise you on any changes to your medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician
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