Re: Pharmacy have forgotton to order my Camcolit
Originally Posted by
ElizabethJane
I am new to Camcolit but not new to lithium. I was changed to Camcolit when the drug manufacturers threatened to withdraw priadel. The pharmacy haven’t ordered my medication and I only have two doses left. What would happen if I missed a dose or used some priadel that I still have ?
Thank you for helping.
Camcolit and Priadel both have lithium carbonate as the active ingredient so do the same thing, however, there may be differences in the way each of their sustain/modified-release tablets release the drug which may, or may not affect serum levels. The literature on the subject is clouded by marketing dispute and hype and I don't know enough to be able to sort the wheat from the chaff. I'm guessing switching back to the same dose Priadel for a day, or two won't make a significant difference, but I suggest you get your pharmacist's opinion on this first. I understand many people have been switched recently so the pharmacy probably has had feedback on any problems that may have arisen.
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