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Article #159Re: Is Lithium Used For Thyroid Conditions?Does Anybody Know?
From: nntp.unsw.edu.au.oz
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 00:00
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 00:00
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I don't know who that was recommending fluoxetine (Prozac) for a thyroid condition...Lithium is used as a mood stabilising agent in the treatment of mood disorders such as bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) and schizoaffective disorder. Litium itself has been known to cause derangement of thyroid function, but does not itself constitute an effective means of treatment for any thyroid conditions. I would strongly suggest that you seek a second opinion as regards your thyroid problem. Secondly, 1800mg of carbamazepine (Tegretol) is a hell of a lot, even for severe complex partial seizures... you must be totally bombed out if you take that much. If it takes that much to control your seizures, you may be better off trying an alternative anticonvulsant such as valproate (Epilim), phenytoin (Dilantin) or vigabatrin (Sabril). Check your thyroiid out by all means, but I think you should check your doctor out first! Regards, Dr.JDW, Sydney Australia
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