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by electric_mayhem 1638 days ago
As you likely know, but some people replying to you seemingly don’t- lithium orotate is not the same as prescription lithium (carbonate? It’s been a while).

Takes more of the latter form to be effective, and lithium toxicity is no joke- it’s landed a family member (who’s been on it for decades) in the ER multiple times.

Lithium orotate is safe at the doses on the label of otc supplements.

In my experience if has a subtle but distinct effect in terms of reducing anxiety. Particularly if taken with water on an empty stomach. Can’t speak to its effect on bipolar type issues.