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I am on lithium and trielptol for seizures,mood stabilizing and bipolar disorder. I have been on lithium and bipolar for several years. SInce2002 my behavir has gotten a lot better except twice. Now my doctor wants to lower the level of my lithium from 600mg and eventually take me off of lithium and only e on trielptol. What is your advice on this?
Hi Loreen:
My advice is to try what your doctor is suggesting. Since lithium has to be reduced gradually, you will know before you completely stop taking it if your symptoms start becoming worse. If that happens, notify your doctor and he can again increase the dose.
There must be a good reason your doctor feels you can manage without the lithium. Trust him but be sure to let him know of any changes you do not feel comfortable with.
Joyce A. Anthony
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I can answer questions dealing with bipolar disorder in a parent, yourself or your child. I can give suggestions and insight into what can be expected of many medications for bipolar disorder. My most extensive knowledge is in children with bipolar disorder. Here I can give advice on dealing with daily events, schools, medication and professionals.
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I am the daughter of a bipolar/schizophrenic parent, am bipolar myself and am raising a bipolar child. I have a background in Psychology from Gannon University, have run several parenting classes for those parenting bipolar children and have had extensive experience with medications, the school system, homeschooling a special needs child, dealing with counselors, doctors and other professionals in the mental health field. I write for a bipolar website, with the focus on educating the child with bipolar disorder on his/her illness.
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