lithium and anger
I have that I'm with him now for a couple of weeks. I take 300 milligrams in the morning and 600 milligrams at night. I have noticed since I have been - 66% more...
Eskalith is used to treat the manic episodes of manic-depressive illness, a condition in which a person’s mood swings from depression to excessive excitement. A manic episode may involve some or all of the following symptoms: Aggressiveness, Elation, Fast, urgent talking, Frenetic, physical activity, Grandiose, unrealistic ideas, Hostility, Little need for sleep and Poor judgment.
Once the mania subsides, Eskalith treatment may be continued over the long term, at a somewhat lower dosage, to prevent or reduce the intensity of future manic episodes.
Some doctors also prescribe lithium for premenstrual tension, eating disorders such as bulimia, certain movement disorders, and sexual addictions.
If the Eskalith dosage is too low, you will derive no benefit; if it is too high, you could suffer lithium poisoning. You and your doctor will need to work together to find the correct dosage. Initially, this means frequent blood tests to find out how much of the drug is actually circulating in your bloodstream. As long as you take Eskalith, you will need to watch for side effects. Signs of lithium poisoning include vomiting, unsteady walking, diarrhea, drowsiness, tremor, and weakness. Stop taking the drug and call your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.
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Lithium Carbonate proper diet, exercise routine, blood tests, dehydration, lithium
Lithium has a sedating effect on me and does cause tremors. I've been on 600mg for awhile and have been on 900mg for many years earlier. Lowered it b/ - 80% more... -
Lithium Carbonate constant diarrhea, constant thirst, dangerous things, time in my life, lithium
I was lithium perhaps a month and half what must be many years ago b/c I was in my late 20's. The side effects were HORRIBLE. I cannot recall all of t - 71% more... -
Lithium Carbonate rapid cycling, emotionless, dena, bipolar, headaches
currently on 300mg a day. i have bipolar disorder rapid cycling. so far no major side effects. i am a little thirstier than usual and still get headac - 76% more... -
lithium and weight gain.
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Short-term memory loss
Anybody else feel like a moron? I've been on Lithium 2 1/2 years and have noticed severe short-term memory problems since I've been on it. I've never - 76% more... -
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Lithium Carbonate lithum, first few days, muscel, bed time, weight gain
Hi I started on lithium in june09 and at first I had some hand shaking but not much. I also had some muscle weakness the first few days I started but - 69% more... -
Lithium Carbonate dry throat, salty taste, pharmacist, meds, hair loss
i take 1200 mg per day. and i been doing everything the doctor has told me to do. i do remember the pharmacist said to watch your sodium input.u becau - 79% more... -
rash from lithium?
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Lithium Carbonate diverticulosis, colonoscopy, tremors, lithium, diarrhea
I have been on Lithium Carbonate (1800 mg/day) for over 4 years. Lived with diarrhea, acne, tremors, etc. throughout, but otherwise loved the drug. Af - 66% more...
