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Lith Carbonicum instead of Lithicarb?

Hi!

My father in law is 65 year old. He takes Lithicarb for mood stabilization (unipolar depression), because all the other antidepressants (Citalopram, Coaxil) failed. I knew that above 65 year lithium is not so recommended, its risky. he takes pills from 6 month and I wonder if we could not substitute or complete this with the homeopathic Lithium carbonicum... Could this have the same effect? (Lithicarb looks like to not be enough for now, he is complaining (again) about anxiety, moody, tension). I was thought, that it's not sure theat he has the right diagnosis, that's why antidepressants does'nt work, I suspect well compensated paranoia.
I expect sgugestions, opinions with thanks!

Julibella on 2009-01-22

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There are lots of side-effects of lithium.When anybody take this drug,he/she should do the liver function test at 3 months interval.Because lithium can damage liver.Elderly people usually have weak liver.At this stage lithium may be dangerous for your father.Homeopathic lithicarb is not indicated remedy for your father.You can choose constitutional remedy according to the symptoms of your father.That can help your father for complete recovery.

Zahid)2 last decade

Thanks Doctor! He goes to blood test weekly, there was no problem since now, only what makes us rethinking his cure was the sings of 'relapse'.
One more question: what is your opinion, what potency is enogh for solve this kind of problem, because it is not needed two high, I would try myself to find for him...
Merge together this allopathic pills with homeopathic remedies in this case?

Julibella last decade

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