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Courtnie's avatar

It is very difficult for both the person and all involved. I hope your niece is able to find a medication that works well for her and that things get better!

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Paulette's avatar

May I ask… What dose of lithium you were or are taking? Was it prescribed? Or over-the-counter as it is here.

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Courtnie's avatar

It was perscribed, I dont believe its available here over the counter. I was put on 900mg, but had it upped to 1200mg 4 months later and that seemed to be the perfect dose. I had been on Lamotrigine with antipsychotics prior to Lithium, and they left me on it, but removed the antipsychotics. So I take 1200 mg of Lithium and 100 mg of Lamotrigine and have done so for 4 years now and finally get to experience a "normal" life for the most part.

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Paulette's avatar

Thank you so very much. I recognize that that is private information and I appreciate so much that you gave it.

An interesting video I saw recently, do a YouTube search for bipolar research Korea. There’s a few different videos. Interesting. About dendrites

Dr Malone, I’m aware that our conversation took quite a side road here. But thank you 🙏 for providing this road.

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