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I'm afraid of my difficult child
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<blockquote data-quote="Steely" data-source="post: 115998" data-attributes="member: 3301"><p>Lithium does require a blood draw initially to get the dosages right, and then about every 6 - 9 months after that to make sure the thyroid is OK. In my opinion, there are no more side effects from Lithium than any other of the medications out there. In fact, for my son, it has no side effects - and it manages his mood better than any other mood stab.</p><p></p><p>I think Lithium, for some reason, has received a bad rap over the years. However, it has been around since the 50's, has been tested the most of any mood stab medication out there, and is known to work for the highest percentage of people with bi-polar. </p><p></p><p>I would definitely look into getting his medications looked at. I completely sympathize with fearing your son. It is the worst feeling, ever.</p><p></p><p>Hang in there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steely, post: 115998, member: 3301"] Lithium does require a blood draw initially to get the dosages right, and then about every 6 - 9 months after that to make sure the thyroid is OK. In my opinion, there are no more side effects from Lithium than any other of the medications out there. In fact, for my son, it has no side effects - and it manages his mood better than any other mood stab. I think Lithium, for some reason, has received a bad rap over the years. However, it has been around since the 50's, has been tested the most of any mood stab medication out there, and is known to work for the highest percentage of people with bi-polar. I would definitely look into getting his medications looked at. I completely sympathize with fearing your son. It is the worst feeling, ever. Hang in there. [/QUOTE]
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