What is Lithium Carbonate?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Lithium CarbonateBrand:
Lithium carbonate is used to treat and prevent episodes of mania in people with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). Lithium is in a class of medications called antimanic agents, which work by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain.
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How do members experience Lithium Carbonate?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipolar disorder | 8,500 | 553 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 2,231 | 240 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 1,940 | 233 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 306 | 125 | |
| Cluster headaches | 127 | 23 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Tremor in hands | 129 | |
| Weight gain | 106 | |
| Nausea | 62 | |
| Thirst | 49 | |
| Diarrhea | 46 | |
| Excessive thirst (polydipsia) | 44 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 274 | |
| Moderate | 305 | |
| Mild | 284 | |
| None | 243 |
Member evaluations
COOPERATI
evaluated on May 09, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for suicidal thoughts or urges: Slight
- Side effects: None
kayaker
evaluated on Oct 31, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
- Side effects: None
Shyandspicy
evaluated on Jan 01, 2000
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: None
- Side effects: None
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