Has anyone tried ebseleen for bipolar thanks

i am having side effects from lithium, is there an alternative , has anyone tried Ebselen is it fda approved? thanks

How long have you been on lithium? Most meds have side effects for the first few months until your body gets used to the meds.

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There are other mood stabilizers, such as Lamictal, Tegretol and Depakote. I currently take Lamictal, though I did take lithium for quite a while. I’ve also been tried on Depakote and Tegretol.

What sort of side effects are you having? When I was on lithium I had increased urination and thirst, as well as fine motor tremors. Lithium is eliminated by the kidneys, so there is no way around the increased urination/thirst, just have to drink more water and stay hydrated. As far as the tremors go, propranolol worked well for me for calming those.

I’ve never heard of Ebselen.

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Thanks for about 6 months , I’m getting some side effects from Lithium like my nose is clotting every single day, this started in December 2019, I went to an ENT doctor, he said Lithium and Lexapro are drying my nose, and that’s why it is clotting every day.

I’m also having Alopecia on my eyebrow, this could be due to Lithium or diabetes,

and I’m having swelling of my ankles.

Thanks for about 6 months , I’m getting some side effects from Lithium like my nose is clotting every single day, this started in December 2019, I went to an ENT doctor, he said Lithium and Lexapro are drying my nose, and that’s why it is clotting every day.

I’m also having Alopecia on my eyebrow, this could be due to Lithium or diabetes,

and I’m having swelling of my ankles.