Monday, September 10, 2007
I am a carpenter and work in the summer sun all day. I drink lots of Gatorade because I take Lithium. My Primary put me on a Dieritic to help my blood pressure.
Well, I was working on a deck on a 90 degree day and by 11am I passed out. I came to and went inside and drank 2-32oz bottles of power ade. My whole body hurt, every muscle ached. Come to find out I had Lithium Toxicity. I asked my Dr and my pharmacist about any potential interactions and they both said there would be no problem.
Beware!
Jim
you got to drink those fluids and anything that depletes your body of fluids in an increased amount (like a diuretic) is gonna raise the concentration of Lithium in your body. thus, causing your salt and electrolyte thingy to get all messed up. heck, just sweating cause it's hot will mess some folks up.
sorry, this happened and hope you are recovering well and balancing back.