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What Is Recommended Dosage Of Lithium 300mg To Sleep Well?

I am on 12.5 of paroxitne right now with lithium 300mg in the night and bupropion150 mg with lithium 300mg in the morning for the last 32 days but i still lack morning freshness and energy throughout the day i am 28years old what changes should i make in my doses though i sleep well
Wed, 31 Jul 2019
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Hello,

Cannot say in your particular case, but generally, lithium might cause some damping down of brain activity, but it isn't a sedative.

At low doses, it won't cause much that you can feel but could still be quite helpful at preventing mania. It can affect thyroid levels after taking it for months and this WILL affect energy level.

Otherwise, all of these medicines can cause increased or decreased energy and it is highly individualistic and unpredictable.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist

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What Is Recommended Dosage Of Lithium 300mg To Sleep Well?

Hello, Cannot say in your particular case, but generally, lithium might cause some damping down of brain activity, but it isn t a sedative. At low doses, it won t cause much that you can feel but could still be quite helpful at preventing mania. It can affect thyroid levels after taking it for months and this WILL affect energy level. Otherwise, all of these medicines can cause increased or decreased energy and it is highly individualistic and unpredictable. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist