LITHIUM CARBONATE Reviews (LITHIUM CARBONATE)

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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)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR LITHIUM CARBONACOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 2  Bypolar disorder Very hungry , more hyper, and more aggressive F 14 7 days
600
10/5/2016
 1  Bipolar 2 Vomiting, nausea, heat sensitivity, weight gain, frequent urination, memory loss and excessive hair loss. Despite it being such a low dosage I felt the effects pretty quickly. It stabilized my mood but the side effects were too much to handle. I was losing my hair in huge tufts anytime I showered or brushed it and I couldn't handle my job anymore because I kept vomiting every time I felt hot which was always cause I work in a really hot place. The weight gain didn't help either. It happened rather quickly and didn't really cause a change in appetite. F 23 2 weeks
2X 150mg
10/5/2016
 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
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 1  Bi polar 1 Too many. Major memory loss. Excessive hunger hence weight gain. Dry skin and scalp. Insatiable thirst. F 62 2 years
875
8/16/2016
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 5  cyclothymia Thirsty, dry mouth with bad aftertaste in the morning, frequent urination M 59
300 2X day
6/7/2016
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 4  bipolar disorder Severe nausea, moderate to severe tremor, intolerance to heat F 34 10 years
1200 mg
6/5/2016
 5  bipolar s No side effects Has cut my suicidal thinking of 20 years drastically. Used to fantasize about suicide between 25 and 300 times a week. Now after only three months I am down to 0 to 5 time a weeking thinking about it. Has helped even out my sleep as well. Very good medicine. M 5 3 months
300 1X day
5/9/2016
 4  bipolar type 1 mild side effects such as cold extremities and shakiness on higher doses. Lithium was the medication I needed. for me it has low side effects and the dosage just has to be adjusted just right. my special number is 900mg. taken with lamictal it works incredibly well to treat my mania and mood swings. M 43 7 years
900mg 1X day
3/1/2016
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 1  Depression and anxiety Extreme light headedness, nausea, diarrhea, excessive urination, depression, insomnia, racing thoughts, insomnia, increased thirst and acne I could not leave my house because I wanted to keep throwing up and couldn't walk straight. F 20 7 days
600 MG 2X day
2/23/2016
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 1  Depression and anxiety Extreme light headedness, nausea, diarrhea, excessive urination, depression, insomnia, racing thoughts, insomnia, increased thirst and acne I could not leave my house because I wanted to keep throwing up and couldn't walk straight. F 20 7 days
600 MG 2X day
2/23/2016
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 4  Bipolar II and OCD slightly increased acne, dryness, mild tremors--all minor Lithium was added as a second mood stabilizer, in addition to Lamictal, to control my BPII. I take a smaller than normal dose, as minimum therapeutic is 900mg usually--but success with Li is gauged by blood level testing every so often, and I'm within range. For me, Li has been more of a "calm down" addition, whereas I find Lamictal activating. The two work well together. I still have some racing thoughts, which my dr. says could be helped if I upped my dose; but I'd really rather minimize the amount of meds I take, keep it all as low as possible. I'm calmer on Li for sure and feel better having my moods stable, while still having a personality and emotions. It does not help my OCD, but we knew it probably wouldn't. At least BPII settled is a success. Good med overall. Minimal side effects: tremors were heavier and scary at first, but are almost totally gone. I also never gained weight. I actually lost some (coincidental maybe). I'll probably be on Lithium for a long time. F 34 7 months
750 1X day
2/19/2016
 1  Depression augmentation Depression, anhedonia, feeling extremely cold, shivering, insomnia, diarrhea. Took lithium 150 mg to augment antidepressant (which had been working, but needed a boost to work better); after a week started to shiver severely, felt unbearably cold in a 72 degree room. After this, depression instensified to a terribly low melancholic state with anhedonia. Doctor had me immediately go off lithium, side effects lasted 3+ weeks, even though lithium leaves your body after 5 days. I know this med is a miracle for some people, but it left me in a low I had never experienced before. M 46 12 days
150 mg 1X day
1/13/2016
 3  Bipolar 1 The only thing that has prevented manic episodes thus far. I have gained 30lbs and have stretch marks cuz it happened fast. I have no appetite. Drink a ton of water and have had some GI symptoms. Doesnt prevent my depression completely but in general much more stable than when on seroquel XR. But unfortunately I have extreme exhaustion and my thyroid function has been decreasing. But I've been able to stay sober and have been getting good grades and rebuilding my life :) F 22 2 years
1800
1/2/2016
 1  Bipolar Dry mouth. Metal taste in mouth. Hypothyroidism. Tremors. Confusion. Hallucinations once. Dry hair. Dry skin. It does quiet a stormy mind no question. It also is guaranteed to damage your thyroid very quickly. Damage your kidneys slowly and put you at risk for permanent side effects like tremor and goiter.I discontinued 1 year ago and still have a tremor. I regret taking this drug. If you want to be fat, this is the drug for you! M 43 9 months
11/30/2015
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 1   F 23 2 days
1000
11/19/2015
 5  Bi-polar 2 Dry mouth, shaky hands, frequent urinating, double vision Saved my life! Lost so many years.I can feel again F 49 3 months
400mg x2pd
11/17/2015
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 1  Clinical Depression / suicidal I've been on 800 mg of Lithium, 45 mg of Mirtazapine and 150 mg of pre gabalin twice a day. Just recently I have had unbearable hunger pangs continuously. My stomach won't stop gurgling. My psychiatrist told me it was the interaction between the lithium and mirtazapine. She is taking me off the lithium. So have just gone down to 600 mg of lithium for three weeks, and then down to 400 mg for three weeks, and then 200 mg for three. Lithium didn't work for me. Wouldn't dream of going back on it...too toxic for the stomach. I'll take clinical depression over hunger pangs 24/7. Do your research, but be aware that only about 50% of people have a positive response to this drug. It is not for everyone. M 51 4 months
800mg
11/5/2015
 5  Bipolar Disorder In the beginning, I experienced fogginess, fatigue, and blurred vision. I absolutely love Lithium. I'm enjoying the "quiet brain" effect and my ability to slow down and make reasonable decisions based off of logic instead of emotion. My mania has all but ceased and my severe depression has lifted. I've never known anything outside of a chaotic brain. Feels amazing to function as a human being. I'm only regretful that I wasn't on this medication years ago. F 30 6 months
1200 1X day
10/24/2015
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 4  Bipolar type 1 so at first it was a life saver! were talking the past 2 years i have felt suppressed of emotion! like a certain disconnect from the world and I just wana feel everything again. I get very tired! i get blurry vision! don't always feel in the room! my emotions are blocked like a sheet is in front of me but the weird thing is no one knows but me! I get hot flushes, spells of dizziness. eye contact is a major issue, weather that comes from low self esteem or the struggle to focus due to the lack of emotion I feel i guess I will never know! I drink a lot more in affect going to the toilet a lot more! having said all this I have not had a manic episode in 6 years have a great job and working towards and even brighter future! having read what everyone else has put i know longer feel alone. F 22 6 years
900 1X day
10/12/2015
 5  Bipolar alcoholism Foggy head, headache, sleepiness After 3 days I stopped drinking and smoking cigarettes. I finally felt at peace after 20 years of anxiety and depression. Lithium has saved my life. F 38 4 months
900
10/2/2015

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