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http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Medications, Treatments, Therapies >> Lithium side effect? http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1230841337 Message started by Giovanni on Jan 1^st, 2009 at 3:22pm

Title: Lithium side effect?
Post by Giovanni on Jan 1^st, 2009 at 3:22pm

I was wondering if any of you lithium users have ever developed a rash? On my back, I have numerous circles or semi circle blotches. I'm now taking 900 mg of lithium and 480 mg of verapamil a day which has gotten rid of 99% of my headachs. I've read where lithium rashes are possible, but little descriptive detail.

Thanks,

John

Title: Re: Lithium side effect?
Post by UnderTheRadar on Jan 1^st, 2009 at 7:55pm

Are they painful or itchy? Are they fluid-filled?

Title: Re: Lithium side effect?
Post by Giovanni on Jan 2^nd, 2009 at 7:00am

UnderTheRadar wrote on Jan 1^st, 2009 at 7:55pm:

Are they painful or itchy? Are they fluid-filled?

No, not really. Just raised reddish areas.

John

Title: Re: Lithium side effect?
Post by Guiseppi on Jan 3^rd, 2009 at 5:36pm

I've never had that side effect from lithium. I use 1200 mg a day while on cycle. Certainly worth chatting to the doc about.

Joe

Title: Re: Lithium side effect?
Post by Jonny on Jan 3^rd, 2009 at 5:49pm

Nope, I was on Lith and Verap everyday for 13-14 years.

Title: Re: Lithium side effect?
Post by Lenny on Jan 4^th, 2009 at 2:31am

I never had a problem like that from lithium.....I had something similiar appr.8-9 years ago (just on my hands) at the time i was on topomax.....I would call the doc if i were you.....Good luck.....Lenny

Title: Re: Lithium side effect?
Post by Pixie-elf on Jan 4^th, 2009 at 5:40am

Err...That sounds like allergic reaction.

You need to get to a doctor. Even if it's not itching right now, it could be serious. If your mouth, or throat starts to feel odd in any way, or your breathing becomes labored, go to the ER.

Title: Re: Lithium side effect?
Post by Giovanni on Jan 4^th, 2009 at 8:55am

Thanks so much for all of your responses :)

I saw the doctor on Saturday and apparently I have a fugus thing going on. The doctor said from possible being overheated sweating cause it. I do ride a motorcycle long distance during the summer and wear an armored jacket. So this was probably the cause. I certainly didn't want to give up the lithium as I'm in practically total relief right now. :)

PF,

John :D

Title: Re: Lithium side effect?
Post by schaan on Jan 4^th, 2009 at 11:06pm

wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2009 at 5:49pm:

Nope, I was on Lith and Verap everyday for 13-14 years.

same here and i take 1200 a day

450 am 300 noon 450 night

no issues

Title: Re: Lithium side effect?
Post by kika on Jan 15^th, 2009 at 12:19pm

I know when my niece first started taking Li, she developed a body rash, but it just went away after a few weeks of being on it. The MD said that this sometimes happens.