Hello doctor,
My health issue started 11 years back when I was diagnosed with mania. Since then, I have been taking Olimelt 5 mg. My weight has increased from 65 to 100 kg. Whenever I tried to stop the medicine, the problem worsened. I have had four manic episodes in all these years. The last episode was last year when due to the pressure in my job, I could not sleep for three nights. My mood started to remain happy, and I was on the top of the world. I went to a psychiatrist, and he gave me Lithium 900 mg along with Olimelt 5 mg. Everything remained normal for six months, but now I am experiencing frequent urination problem. I need to urinate every 30 minutes in small amounts, and the tip of the penis becomes wet after 15 minutes. My creatinine and urea levels are normal. Is it happening due to Lithium? Please suggest some better medication, which does not cause kidney, thyroid, urine, and weight gain problems. The urine problem has become a nuisance. Please help.
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Thank you doctor,
I discussed the issue with my psychiatrist. He said that the urine problem is not because of Lithium but due to anxiety. He said that the Lithium is the best medicine, and he rejected to change it or substitute it. What can be done?
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Thank you doctor,
I will get the tests done. I have read on the internet that Lithium can cause kidney damage and thyroid problems if continued for a long time, and my psychiatrist said that I would have to take Lithium for a long time. So, is it right to take this dangerous drug or switch to some other better medicine?
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