Lithium

Hi,
Im new to this disorder...Im a 33yr old female, 120lbs, smoker, social drinker, overall healthy. My doc has me on 4X150mg capsules of Lithium and my hands are crazy shaking, I read hand shakes are "normal" however does it go away, Ive just up'd my dose of Lithium last week to the 4 capsules and it was then I noticed my hands shook even more, I can even really put on eye makeup...Any suggestions??? Ive noticed a big change for the good within myself being on this med, but this hand thing is driving me nuts.

[Suzy_G]

I don't know your situation, but whatever kind of doc you have, lithium level tests are a must. Psychiatrists are pretty useful too, I had a family member get in big trouble when a GP prescribed antidepressants without mood stabilizer. This stuff is pretty specialized. Take care.

[ILADVOCATE]

  Yes lithium tremors can be treated with a side effect pill within a psychiatrist's discretion.  It would be worthwhile to discuss this concern with them and they could then see what was the best way to manage this. Also they would see what the dosage range that you could tolerate vs. efficacy and how to manage this and keep track of this concern by doing regular lithium level tests. However in general these concerns should improve over time but all this should be discussed with your psychiatrist and they could see what to do from there.

[DMick]

Im not seeing a psychiatrist...at least not yet haha
So possibly another pill to take?? Uggghhhh. I had my doc appt today but had to reschedule.
Thanks for responding!!

[Suzy_G]

I don't know your situation, but whatever kind of doc you have, lithium level tests are a must. Psychiatrists are pretty useful too, I had a family member get in big trouble when a GP prescribed antidepressants without mood stabilizer. This stuff is pretty specialized. Take care.