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Lithane is a mania control agent which is a kind of psychiatric drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Mania control drug

Brands

Lithobid • Lithonate • Eskalith

Generic Drug

Lithium carbonate

Side Effects

Common

Alopecia
Vomiting
Weight gain
Drowsiness
Tremor
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Nausea
Thirsty
Cognitive impairment
Hair loss
Blurred vision
Increased urination
Loss of appetite
Frequent urination
Muscle weakness
Reduced appetite
Slow thinking
Shaking hands or tremor
Cloudy or blurred vision

Serious

Slow heart rate
Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter)

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What is lithium carbonate for?

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Please describe the medication: Lithium Carbonate?

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What's to be expected with lithobid (lithium carbonate)?

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What diet is recommended with lithobid (lithium carbonate)?

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Whats your experience with lithobid (lithium carbonate) compliance?

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What's the therapeutic level for lithium carbonate tabs (lithobid)?

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Whats the difference between lithobid (lithium carbonate) and lithium ?

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A 45-year old asked:

Would several thousand milligrams of lithium carbonate at one time be dangerous for someone?

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A 44-year old asked:

What happens when a person is prescribed eskalith (lithium carbonate) and does not really need it?

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I have been taking lithium (lithobid) for 13 years and have gained much weight from it. Should I gain weight on Lithobid (lithium carbonate)?

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A 55-year old female asked:

What doses are available. In lithium carbonate ER?

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A 40-year old asked:

What is the treatment for lithium carbonate overdose?

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A 31-year old asked:

What are some common side effects from lithium carbonate?

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A 43-year old asked:

What are the side effects of coming off lithium carbonate 300mg x2 daily?

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A 30-year old asked:

I was just put on lithobid (lithium carbonate). what side effects should i expect?

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A 41-year old asked:

Is it common to have increased appetite with lithobid (lithium carbonate) (900 mg) daily?

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A 31-year old asked:

Can you tell me some common side effects regular people experience from lithium carbonate?

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A 33-year old male asked about a 29-year old female:

How to cease lithium carbonate. Presently on 400mg per day for last 10 months. And how to control ceaser after effects?

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A 45-year old female asked:

Been on 1500mg lithium carbonate for 10 days now and been experiencing double-sided flank pain for 4 days now, should I be concerned?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Does lithium carbonate affect pregnancy?

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A 43-year old asked:

I'm taking lithium carbonate and trifluoperazine, OK?

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A 40-year old asked:

Has anybody ever been prescribed lithium carbonate and/or seroquel (quetiapine)?

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A 30-year old asked:

Are there any blood pressure medications that are safe to use along with lithobid (lithium carbonate) 2700mg (daily)?

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A 30-year old asked:

I started lithium carbonate (priadel 400mg per day) a little while ago and was wondering if it would have any affect on my heart?

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A 45-year old female asked:

I have been on 1500mg of lithium carbonate for only 3 wks now and have developed severe diarrhea, should I be concerned?No other sxs

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A 30-year old female asked about a 32-year old male:

Can my husband take claritin (loratadine) with lithium carbonate and risperidone?

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I have moved from Lithium Carbonate to Zyprexa (olanzapine) for BPD and my hunger is unending. What is the best thing to do to keep weight off and lose it too?

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Do doctors prescribe lithium carbonate for bipolar disorder?

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What are the side effects of lithium carbonate on a bipolar guy?

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Between Depakote and Lithobid (lithium carbonate) which is best for a person with more depressive episodes than manic?

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