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Lithium Carbonate

Lithium Carbonate

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4.8  Effectiveness
7.4  Side Effects
5.8  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 13 Lithium Carbonate side effects and 5 Lithium Carbonate benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Lithium Carbonate, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 13% 65.2% 17.4% 4.3%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 8.7% 69.6% 17.4% 4.3%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 90.9% 4.5% 4.5%
Breathing 0% 4.5% 72.7% 18.2% 4.5%
Confidence 0% 13.6% 59.1% 9.1% 18.2%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 20.8% 58.3% 8.3% 12.5%
Digestion 4.2% 16.7% 54.2% 20.8% 4.2%
Emotional Well-being 8.7% 4.3% 39.1% 26.1% 21.7%
Energy 4.3% 13% 34.8% 34.8% 13%
Eyesight 4.3% 8.7% 73.9% 8.7% 4.3%
Memory 8.3% 20.8% 45.8% 16.7% 8.3%
Mental Clarity 0% 4.5% 54.5% 22.7% 18.2%
Pain 0% 4.5% 77.3% 18.2% 0%
Patience 4.5% 9.1% 36.4% 13.6% 36.4%
Sexual Health 8.3% 29.2% 41.7% 8.3% 12.5%
Skin Complexion 4.5% 0% 77.3% 4.5% 13.6%
Sleep 0% 13% 26.1% 39.1% 21.7%
Stress Level 0% 4.5% 45.5% 31.8% 18.2%
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Commonly Reported Lithium Carbonate Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 95.2% 0% 4.8% 0% 0%
Anxiety 50% 9.1% 13.6% 13.6% 13.6%
Blurred Vision 60% 20% 0% 20% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 50% 10% 20% 10% 10%
Change in Sex Drive 59.1% 9.1% 4.5% 22.7% 4.5%
Change in Weight 45.5% 4.5% 18.2% 18.2% 13.6%
Cold Symptoms 60% 0% 30% 10% 0%
Confusion 60% 0% 10% 30% 0%
Constipation 66.7% 16.7% 8.3% 0% 8.3%
Coordination / Balance Problems 66.7% 25% 8.3% 0% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 54.5% 18.2% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1%
Depression 50% 10% 0% 10% 30%
Diarrhea 72.7% 9.1% 0% 9.1% 9.1%
Dizziness 54.5% 13.6% 22.7% 4.5% 4.5%
Drowsiness 54.5% 9.1% 22.7% 9.1% 4.5%
Dry Mouth 50% 13.6% 13.6% 9.1% 13.6%
Eye / Vision Problems 57.1% 14.3% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5%
Fatigue 52.2% 8.7% 17.4% 8.7% 13%
Fever 90% 0% 10% 0% 0%
Gas 40% 0% 30% 20% 10%
Headache 57.1% 4.8% 19% 14.3% 4.8%
Increased Urination 33.3% 8.3% 33.3% 25% 0%
Indigestion 52.4% 9.5% 9.5% 23.8% 4.8%
Insomnia 30% 10% 20% 20% 20%
Irregular Heartbeat 70% 10% 10% 10% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 59.1% 4.5% 22.7% 4.5% 9.1%
Mood Swings 40% 10% 10% 10% 30%
Movement Problems 76.2% 9.5% 4.8% 4.8% 4.8%
Muscle Cramping 60% 10% 20% 10% 0%
Nausea 63.6% 13.6% 13.6% 4.5% 4.5%
Sensitivity to Light 60% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Sexual Dysfunction 50% 0% 18.2% 27.3% 4.5%
Stomach Ache 40% 20% 10% 10% 20%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 75% 5% 10% 5% 5%
Vomiting 95% 0% 5% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Lithium Carbonate Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Breathing Difficulties 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Chest Pain 71.4% 19% 9.5% 0% 0%
Increased Depression 68.2% 0% 9.1% 13.6% 9.1%
Kidney Damage 80% 5% 15% 0% 0%
Liver Damage 90.5% 9.5% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Spasms 85% 10% 0% 5% 0%
Reduced Libido 45.5% 9.1% 9.1% 36.4% 0%
Seizures 95.2% 0% 0% 4.8% 0%
Skin Problems 81% 4.8% 4.8% 0% 9.5%
Skin Rash 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 72.7% 4.5% 18.2% 0% 4.5%
Thyroid Problems 80% 10% 5% 0% 5%
Tremors 63.6% 9.1% 18.2% 9.1% 0%
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Episodes since taking Lithium Carbonate
Since taking Lithium Carbonate Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 6.1%
Fall 9.1%
Hallucination 3%
Hospitalization 9.1%
Seizure 3%
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User Comments about Lithium Carbonate
18 Jun 2015 I wish I had started sooner. It's the only thing that's controlled my depression and anxiety. I notice more hypomanic symptoms now but being away from the depression is such a relief that it doesn't bother me.
   —Posted by Jason m
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02 Mar 2015 I have been on lithium for 35 yrs. had a breakdown when my identical sister died.I tried twice in that period of time to stop it and I got a mini break down.Iwill never get off it again.But i would like to go down to one because of all these side effects.Of course I will be asking my dr. about it,but I wanted to know if my feelings about these side effects are being aggravated by lithium.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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11 Aug 2012 It is effective for keeping me level. I hate the chronic diarrhea and thefact that it dries me out so much.
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19 Dec 2011 I have just started Lithium, after trying MANY other drugs for my bipolar/mania. SO far I feel it is working, I am worried about the weight gain as I have eating disorders as well and am afraid of it very much. I do feel better since I started the Lithium as I had just gotten over a horrible manic episode even being medicated so I switched to Lithium. I am hoping for great results, so far so good!
   —Posted by Jenn G.
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14 Dec 2011 just had it once. felt anxiety and headache a few minutes after having it. also could not sleep till morning.
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