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http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Medications, Treatments, Therapies >> Lithium and Water http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1251252800 Message started by tylerb on Aug 25^th, 2009 at 10:13pm

Title: Lithium and Water
Post by tylerb on Aug 25^th, 2009 at 10:13pm

I have been headache free for over 2 years until a few days ago. Went back on lithium and dr told me to make sure my fluid intake stays "normal". In the past I've nearly drowned myslef with water and had ok results. For those of you on lithium.....any advice on water intake?? Thanks.

Title: Re: Lithium and Water
Post by Brew on Aug 25^th, 2009 at 10:15pm

Drink when you're thirsty.

Title: Re: Lithium and Water
Post by tylerb on Aug 25^th, 2009 at 10:26pm

I was referring to the water X 3 tip. Didn't know if anyone had any good advice on whether or not to follow it.

Title: Re: Lithium and Water
Post by Brew on Aug 25^th, 2009 at 10:34pm

My bad. Excess thirst is listed as a side-effect of lithium.

Title: Re: Lithium and Water
Post by Guiseppi on Aug 26^th, 2009 at 1:02am

I'd get a confirmation from your doc. I use lithium on cycle also, have never tried the water X3 method. The only concern I'd have is if you drink too much water you may flush the lithium out faster then the body can absorb it to a therapeudic level. I have no medical training so I'm not even sure that's possible ;)so I'd wanna check with the doc!

Hope the lithium works as well for you as it has for me.

Joe