LITHIUM CARBONATE: Side effects, ratings, and patient comments ] [Research Assistant] [Opinion Polls] [Reports by Treatment Category] [News] [Privacy] [Contact Us] [Home]I started lithium 3 months ago but I am thinking of switching to lamictal due to all the sideffects from Li. I have lost my zest for life and ability to focus and be productive. On the other hand, have not been manic but I was mostly hypomanic before except that the PTSD caused more acute episodes. I am confused and would really appreciate any feedback or suggestions. Also I am concerned about longterm side effect like the thyroid problem.started at 300mg in the morning and 600mg at night. Also on 20 mg celexa. That was enough because when they raised me to 600 both morning and night the side effects were a lot worse. Since the start i had diarrhea every time i went to the bathroom to urinate, they said that would go away but the whole 9 months i was on it, the diarrhea didn't. I noticed the weight gain within the first month and it just kept on going, i started off at 135lbs and went up to 145-47.lbs. I got unnecessary stretchmarks on my thighs and nobody wants that. Anyways after about 3-6 months i got bad acne on my back which i never had before and my after a shower my hair would just flow out.. so much of it i cant even express, it just kept coming. My purple hair was absolutely everywhere. anyways, i decided this was too much, i could not even lose the weight no matter how much i tried to, so i got off of the lithium and stayed on the celexa.
