LITHIUM CARBONATE Reviews (LITHIUM CARBONATE)Average Rating: 3.3 (326 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LITHIUM CARBONATE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LITHIUM CARBONA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | im bipolar | 1 days 900 mg | 6/26/2012 | 5 | Bipolar II | No side effects except a mild hand tremor. | Lithium is great for me. It stops racing thoughts, evens me out and prevents me from relapsing into depression. Really a good med. | 28 | 1 months | 10/19/2006 | 4 | depression/anxiety | Severe ankle edema on anything but the absolute lowest dose. Increased thirst, short term memory problems | The medicine has worked very well however the side effects, specifically the short term memory problems , has made me want to stop the drug. | 37 | 1 years | 5/27/2008 | 3 | | 8/7/2007 | 3 | | 11/29/2006 | 2 | Bipolar | Makes me feel extremely numb have no happiness can't laugh | Been on it for years don't wanna take it no more I want my happiness back | 52 | 0 days 600 2X day | 8/10/2020 | 5 | Adjunct to SSRI. | Works well as adjunct to Zoloft for moderate depression. I only take one 300 mg capsule six times a week. No known side effects. | F | 58 | 10 years 300 mg dai 1X day | 1/18/2023 | 5 | bipolar disorder severe depression | saved my life. side effects after 1 year: severe all over body itching from top of head up till ankles, some hair loss , acne on face an back. had to discontinue lithium due to severe all over body itching. a shame. because lithium helped me tremendously. | F | 2 years 1200 mg. | 1/21/2017 | 5 | Bipolar | Diarrhea. Gain weight. Heavy urination | F | 60 | 2 years 600 mg | 11/21/2019 | 5 | Bipolar type 1 | excessive thirst and hunger at start of treatment. | Lithium Li-liquid has been the most effective mood stabiliser for me. I am much calmer, less agitated and less irritable. I haven't had any crying episodes and am generally more pleasant to be around. I feel stable for the first time in 3 years. | F | 48 | 3 months 800 | 9/17/2016 | 5 | Bipolar 1 Disorder | Fatigue, skin problems, change in appetite. | It saved my life. It's an older drug but works wonders. | F | 34 | 4 years | 3/30/2017 | 5 | Bipolar I, extreme mania | Dry mouth,slight weight gain, hormonal acne, brain fog | Life saving medication, as long as I take it faithfully. Prevents manic episodes. Side effects very minor | F | 40 | 20 years 600mg dail | 1/22/2018 | 5 | Bipolar II | 450 mg. Upset stomach. Mild weight gain. | I seem to take a smaller dosage than most that posted comments. I noticed that it upset my stomach about 1 hour after taking it. This was solved by taking the pills with milk instead of water. I've gained about 4 pounds, but seem to be maintaining my weight at this point. I take this in combination with 200mg Lamicital. I now feel "normal" for the first time in over 10 years. I can handle situations at work without getting instantly angry. The highs and lows have evened out to a nice medium. | F | 32 | 4 months | 7/6/2007 | 5 | Bipolar II | Hand tremors for first year; occasional nausea connected with dosage time (experimented with time of day to relieve feeling) | Lithium worked right from the start, stabilizing a manic episode that had lasted nearly 18 months. I keep the dosage low enough that I'm not experiencing "mono-mood" but I'm always sharp enough to sense if I need to up the dose. My experience is that it's vital to commit to whatever drug works best and not to cut corners--reduce caffeine, get more sleep, avoid unnecesary stimuli, etc. and try to find things you can change to help the pharmacology work, not just blame the drug when you overload your own system. I do occasionally experience severe nausea a few times a year, but I work to manage that by adjusting meal times and keeping in close touch with my managing doctor. It's a very small price for being able to have a full-time job, a good measure of creativity, and a wonderful spouse. | F | 34 | 12 years | 9/11/2005 | 5 | Recurrent depression | Weight gain | Has been the difference between night and day for me even after just a few months | F | 46 | 4 months | 4/2/2007 | 5 | Bipolar I | 900 mg: slight weight gain (5-8lbs), hand tremor, significant hair loss (~1/3), tooth pain, very rapid tooth decay (lost 2 teeth with *very* good oral hygiene), decreased cognitive abilities. All side effects decreased somewhat at 600mg and significantly at 450mg. | 900 mg was perfect for mood stabalization, but to get the side effects in control I had to drop the dosage and now experience mania. The episodes are very light; non descructive to my life. I am not comfortable with the mania, and am still in search of other drugs to mix with lithium. So far, lithium is the best. As I learn to more about my own symptoms and triggers, I am able to adjust my dosage to help control them. I have tried 11 other drugs with unmanagable side effects. I seem to be very sensative to the medications. My side effects may seem significant to the reader, but they are still very worth the relief of symptoms. If you haven't tried lithium and are still suffering from your illness, I suggest you try it. | F | 37 | 11 months | 10/13/2005 | 5 | Bi-Polar | Weight gain, hand tremors and sometimes nausea. | I tried many drugs over the first years. The hand tremors didn't start until the last 10 years so it may not be the medication. I believe, Lithium has saved my marriage, my family and my life. The side effects are a small price to pay. | F | 78 | 25 years | 10/10/2006 | 5 | Bi-Polar | Weight gain, hand tremors and sometimes nausea. | I tried many drugs over the first years. The hand tremors didn't start until the last 10 years so it may not be the medication. I believe, Lithium has saved my marriage, my family and my life. The side effects are a small price to pay. | F | 78 | 30 years | 10/10/2006 | 5 | bipolar | constant dry mouth | small price to pay for control over mood swings | F | 42 | 15 years | 12/1/2004 | 5 | depression | F | 41 | 2 years | 10/25/2004 |
LITHIUM CARBONATE (LITHIUM CARBONATE): This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes, such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)