Considering switching off lithium due to high levels

I have been on lithium for years. my levels have steadily been increasing. I am at the high end of normal with my lithium level. It was 1.1 when 1.2 was considered high. would I be crazy for wanting to switch off lithium so I don't experience lithium toxicity? I was warned by my doctor of the signs of it at our follow up appointment. do I risk the bad episodes while switching to a new med? I'm so worried about this messing up my life if I start having mood swings again.

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Breebles

1y ago

I had to switch from my lamictal when I realized I was having an allergic reaction and my kidneys were shutting down. I was stable until I was out of work and in the ER several times. It's been a rough journey getting my new dosing right. At the end of the day you have to decide if being moody (for lack of a better word and understatement of the year) while you find a new medicine is better than the risks of lithium toxicity. For me, I didn't have a choice, but I would need my doctor's advice on my levels in your position.

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