Hi Everyone. I wanted to know if Lithium is commonly prescribed for Dementia, and if so, what your experience has been. My mother-in-law has suddenly declined since Thanksgiving when we saw her last in-person. She's now hunched over and can barely lift her head up, and she's having bad insomnia. My husband drove over to CA to help, and texted today that she apparently was on Lithium. We had no idea. Aside from this, we're pretty sure she's in Stage 5 LB Dementia now, but I'm just wondering about the Lithium issue. Should she get off of this?
Google "lithium for dementia " to read about it as we are not doctors here on Agingcare. Do question your MILs doctor thoroughly about your concern, however, and ask what dose she's being given and his thought process behind the Rx.
I read a recent study showing that many people are low in lithium (which is found in many foods we eat) which is thought to be causing many mental health issues.
Good luck to you.