I had a cousin with biploar. They put her on the lithium and it worked for her for about 8 years. Then due to damage caused by the drug she was taken off the lithium and put on something else. If I recall correctly it was kidney damage. My cousin couldn't handle being taken off lithium. She had access to the so-called "best" medicine that money can buy(married to a millionaire)
She killed herself. Since that happened I have talked to other people and learned that, that reaction is not uncommon. I would look into this drug and find more out about it. Maybe Google dangers and lithium, etc. Better safe than sorry. Paula ----- Original Message ----- From: Marshalee Hallett To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 9:53 PM Subject: CS>Bipolar Hi, Folks, Just wondering if anyone has any input on Bipolar mental illness, and the use of lithium for same? My middle son has been recently diagnosed with it, and just started on lithium.He feels a lot better, he says. Thoughts?? Any better alternative treatments? Marshalee ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 8/5/06
