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shutterbug · 09-23-2007, 06:06 PM

yep...ditto the others. I tried Lithium for a week or two and also was constantly vomiting and dry-heaving (worst when i wasn't laying down). Seems a lot of people experience it. I've heard that it eventually passes, but i couldn't handle it long enough to see!

Ditto on the Lamictal also....best one i've tried and only few/slight side affects for some. It not only helped stabalize my moods (i'm bipolar II so I don't struggle so much with the extreme highs and pdoc explained that unlike Lithium and Depakote...Lamictal focuses more on the lows - which is what need most.) Also, my thinking was SO clear when i was on Lamictal (plan to go back on it soon....long story).

Only side-affect i noticed and that I read other people talk about who have been on it was acne. I already struggle with breakouts (especially when stressed), so the Lamictal made mine pretty bad....BUT it's better than gaining weight, vomiting, potential poisening from levels of Lithium buidling up too much in the body, or monthly blood tests needed with Depakote....and of course.....it's better than the severe mood swinging.

Hugs and best wishes,
Jenna

09-23-2007, 06:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
shutterbug A picture's worth a 1000 words Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: With any luck, I'm lost in a view finder Posts: 2,947 Blog Entries: 5	yep...ditto the others. I tried Lithium for a week or two and also was constantly vomiting and dry-heaving (worst when i wasn't laying down). Seems a lot of people experience it. I've heard that it eventually passes, but i couldn't handle it long enough to see! Ditto on the Lamictal also....best one i've tried and only few/slight side affects for some. It not only helped stabalize my moods (i'm bipolar II so I don't struggle so much with the extreme highs and pdoc explained that unlike Lithium and Depakote...Lamictal focuses more on the lows - which is what need most.) Also, my thinking was SO clear when i was on Lamictal (plan to go back on it soon....long story). Only side-affect i noticed and that I read other people talk about who have been on it was acne. I already struggle with breakouts (especially when stressed), so the Lamictal made mine pretty bad....BUT it's better than gaining weight, vomiting, potential poisening from levels of Lithium buidling up too much in the body, or monthly blood tests needed with Depakote....and of course.....it's better than the severe mood swinging. Hugs and best wishes, Jenna __________________ I'M FINE!! Fanatically Insecure Neuratic & Emotional Bipolar/Depression support: 1-800-950-NAMI(6264).