Lithosun 250 MG Tablet Health Feed

Dear Syed,
I don't know for what diagnosis, you are taking these tablets, at what dose and for how long. However if you are going to drink alcohol to reduce your anxiety, please take acamprosate also. It reduces the craving for alcohol!

You can have a normal pregnancy and there will be no complications if your mental state is good and controlled.

You can chose to start with simple mindfulness exercises. Progressive relaxation techniques, begin with simply standing in morning sunlight for 3 mins. Gradually increase it 1 min in each 5 days.
These are the foundations for handling lower states of brain.
Regarding leaving medicines you have to do it under the guidance of your psychiatrist, attempting it on your own can be hazardous.

Risperdal consta should be used during pregnancy only if the anticipated benefit outweighs the risk
the risks to your baby associated with taking lithium during pregnancy are: heart defects. Taking lithium in early pregnancy increases the risk that your baby's heart might not develop properly
so before planning pregnancy ask treating psychiatrist as he/she can change drugs if required.

As it is there is no permanent cure for some types of bipolar disease and your treating doctor can diagnose clearly based on your case

Consult your psychiatrist and add a sedative antidepressant at night time, other 2 medications are fine. If you averse to taking 3 tablets. Veniz can be stopped and a sedative antidepressant added safely. All the best.

You must estimate serum Lithium level. Blood sample to be taken in morning hours in empty stomach. Only getting the report we can give further course of action. Meanwhile take plenty of water and avoid other contraindicated medication during lithium therapy.

Yes. Lithium in long term can cause increase creatinine but that doesn't mean ki kidney kharab ho gaya. Get blood lithium levels checked and keep them in th. Range. Also get a urine routine test and then review.

For any change of medication and your preferences of medication, it is best to discuss with your regular psychiatrist and follow appropriate advice for best outcomes

The medications you are taking are fine provided you attend regular review with your psychiatrist and do regular blood and other tests for the same. Good luck.