it depends what the Lithium is being used for. it can help with depression, but it is mainly used for Bipolar Schizophrenia. With most medications, a period of time has to be given to be able to tell whether its going to work. But if its making you feel bad, def tell your doc

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Lie with any medicine it depends on the individuals themselves. What works for one might not work for another and so on.

I took lithium & didn't feel better but gained 25 lbs. in a very short time.

they put me on lithium years ago. made me zone out and then feel shaky. had to go every month to get my blood checked because the dr said my lithium level could not go high. for 3 months I went and for 3 months my level was high. had to be taken off of it