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Sunday, May 04, 2008 llgonzalez asks

Q: can i take lithum and imipramine and klonopin together

first of all it is very hard to take lithium anyway everyone knows that ..i've been bi-polar since i was eleven..my daughter is off too war ..is this combo o.k.????

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5/ 7/08 9:32pm

Hi llgonzalez,

 

Online resources are great for finding the information you need to ask all the questions of your doctor. It should not be used as a replacement for your doctor's solid medical advice and care.

 

I found quite a bit of information about various medicines that should not be taken with lithium, which goes by the brand name of Eskalith, but only one of the ones you are taking has a listed interaction. Imipramine goes by the name of Tofranil and you can read about that here. Klonopin information can be found here. There is a listed drug interaction between Lithium and Tofranil. You can read that warning here.

 

I hope this gives you something that will help you and your doctor manage your care.


Take care and stay in touch and let us know how you are doing!

Vicki M

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8/18/08 9:21pm

testing

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8/18/08 9:27pm

Hi llgonzalez, I just signed in and saw your post. I take the same three meds as you plus effexor for anxiety disease and mild bi polar although i've never been tested to see if i have it. way too many meds. i imagine you can relate. best wishes to you and your daughter. write back anytime if you wish. Carol in Nebraska

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