Living with Schizoaffective: My Journey with Lithium

hey there! I'm trying to learn how to better live with schizoaffective and learning about lithium...

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Fwd1982

1y ago

I take serequel but i gained 80 pounds with it

leofab

1y ago

I gained 40 lbs on lithium.

faerywyrm

1y ago

I am a bipolar schizophrenic and it is a wild ride. I went without meds for years. Then they tried lithium. Now I take Aristada shots and Aripiprazole for breakthroughs. It helps with both the mood swings and hallucinations. Plus, I lost 40 lbs after getting off the lithium.

faerywyrm

1y ago

Welcome! Lithium can help, but I got off of it because of the side effects. It is known to cause weight gain and needs close monitoring. Also, it tends not to help with hallucinations.

jnhg1992

1y ago

that's good to know! Yea they said I'd need regular blood work

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