Discussion Has anyone taken lithium?

[Bewusst]

The NMDA receptor downregulation and postsynaptic GABA-B receptor upregulation after long term lithium treatment seem appealing but its possible negative effects on thyroid function, kidney health and electrolyte balance don't. Any experiences?

@Cope @Mayorga @Seth Walsh @rax1337 @AbandonShip @everyone else

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[lurkingTard]

JFL just eat fucking batteries

 

[Deleted member 8699]

The NMDA receptor downregulation and postsynaptic GABA-B receptor upregulation after long term lithium treatment seem appealing but its possible negative effects on thyroid function, kidney health and electrolyte balance don't. Any experiences?

@Cope @Mayorga @Seth Walsh @rax1337 @AbandonShip @everyone else

https://psychopharmacologyinstitute...echanism-of-action-an-illustrated-review-2212

JUST EAT BATTERIES BRO!!!

 

[JimmyDreamsOfZygos]

 

[Cope]

I took lithium carbonate a couple years ago, seems to have a similar MoA to Valproate. Valproate is a GABA transaminase inhibitor that reduces the shunt of GABA back to glutamate. Lithium orotate may not be a potent enough NMDA antagonist, you should look into Memantine. Also Fasoracetam upregulates GABA-B and Clonidine suppresses glutamate release. I personally wouldn't fuck with bipolar meds.

 

[Krezo]

Yeah I love lithium flacing

 

[Deleted member 1476]

lol why did you tag @AbandonShip

 

[Bewusst]

I took lithium carbonate a couple years ago, seems to have a similar MoA to Valproate. Valproate is a GABA transaminase inhibitor that reduces the shunt of GABA back to glutamate. Lithium orotate may not be a potent enough NMDA antagonist, you should look into Memantine. Also Fasoracetam upregulates GABA-B and Clonidine suppresses glutamate release. I personally wouldn't fuck with bipolar meds.

What was your experience with LC? How much did you take? What about side effects, especially kidneys and thyroid? Which parameters should be monitored when taking it?

 

[Bewusst]

lol why did you tag @AbandonShip

because he mentioned once that he might be buying some

 

[Deleted member 1476]

because he mentioned once that he might be buying some

yeah to fashion a light for his hut

 

[Cope]

What was your experience with LC? How much did you take? What about side effects, especially kidneys and thyroid? Which parameters should be monitored when taking it?

Not sure, I believe it was 300mg. You will experience brain fog, for some people it's really bad which is why Lamictal became more popular.