should i keep taking lithium

[meggie85]

I started taking slow release lithium last night. I am due to take another table tonight but the whole day and even now my brain has felt foogy and i've felt generally 'slow' and confused. I don't want this to continue because i cant possibly get any work done in this state but i dont want to stop taking it if this might go away and i'm able to stabilize my moods. Please help. Not sure whether to keep taking it or stop.

[Simlevy1977]

Like most medications the side effects should settled down within a couple if weeks, I know it doesn't make it any easier right now but you will start to feel better and by sounds of it you need to be on your meds so just try and ride it out it will get better

[stormbear]

I'm taking the slow release lithium too , i switched from the normal lithium and i'm doing fine lately apart from the deep depression last week but that was due to a relationship break up , what you may be experienceing are side effects and should pass if not after a wek or 2 i would speak to our DR .

[Anonymouse88]

Side effects often go away within a few weeks.  If the side effects are absolutely unbearable, talk to your doctor about trying something else.