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Lithium Carbonate, Lithobid.
The following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that using Lithium is safe or appropriate
for you.
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What is Lithium used for? Lithium is a naturally occurring
substance that reduces chemicals in the body that cause excitation
or mania. Lithium is used to treat manic episodes of
manic-depressive illness. Lithium also helps control symptoms of
mania such as hyperactivity, poor judgment, aggression, and anger.
General Lithium Precautions:
_ Call your doctor if you experience the early signs of lithium
toxicity including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, slurred speech,
extreme drowsiness, or weakness.
_ Do not take Lithium if you have taken a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI) within the last 14 days. A dangerous drug
interaction can occur if combined with MAO inhibitors.
_ Do not change the amount of salt that you consume in your diet.
Consuming more or less salt could change the amount of lithium in
your blood.
_ Lithium may impair judgment, thinking, or motor skills. Patients
using Lithium should exercise caution until they have adapted to
therapy.
_ If you skip the missed dose and take only the next one as
directed. Do not take a double dose of Lithium. Overdose is
possible.
_ Lithium may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid
driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous
activities.
_ Rise slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position to
prevent dizziness or possible falls.
_ It is not known whether Lithium will harm an unborn baby or a
nursing baby.
Lithium in pharmaceutical form can cause serious
side effects and
lithium toxicity. Only you can
decide if pharmaceutical lithium is the best means of treating
depression symptoms. It is important for people currently taking
Lithium to discuss side effect concerns with their physician.
Lithium Side Effects:
_ Blurred vision.
_ Eye pain.
_ Diarrhea.
_ Weakness.
_ Confusion.
_ Involuntary movements.
_ Nausea.
_ Slurred speech.
_ Extreme drowsiness.
_ Ringing in the ears.
_ Fine hand tremor.
_ Increase in thirst or urination;
_ Swollen feet or hands.
_ Weight gain.
_ Skin rash.
_ Headache.
_ Dizziness.
_ Anxiety.
_ Dry mouth.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience: An
allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;
swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives). Stop taking
Lithium and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency
medical treatment if you also experience confusion, involuntary
movements, blurred vision, eye pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
slurred speech, extreme drowsiness, weakness, or ringing in the
ears. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience yellowing
of the skin or eyes.
Before taking Lithium, tell your doctor if you have:
_ Seizures.
_ Liver disease.
_ Kidney disease.
_ A history of mania or bipolar disorder.
_ Suicidal thoughts.
What should I avoid while taking Lithium?
_ Use alcohol cautiously while taking Lithium. Alcohol may
increase drowsiness and dizziness.
Symptoms of overdose may include: Symptoms of a Lithium
overdose include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, giddiness, blurred
vision, ringing in the ears, drowsiness, weakness, decreased
coordination, and seizures.
What other drugs will affect Lithium? Lithium can increase
the effects of many other drugs, leading to serious side effects.
If taking Lithium, talk to your doctor and pharmacist before
taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Do not take
Lithium with the following medicines without your doctor’s
approval:
_ Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) such as ibuprofen,
naproxen, indomethacin, oxaprozin, piroxicam, nabumetone, and
others
_ Diuretics.
_ Angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
_ Calcium channel blockers containing diltiazem or verapamil.
_ Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants
_ Seizure medications containing carbamazepine.
_ Acetazolamide.
_ Haloperidol.
_ Metronidazole.
_ Theophylline.
_ Drugs other than the above listed may also interact with
Lithium. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any
prescription, over-the-counter medicines or natural supplements.
*This antidepressant drug
information does not endorse Lithium, diagnose patients or
recommend therapy. The information contained herein is not
intended to cover all possible warnings, uses, precautions, drug
interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse side effects of
Lithium. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking,
check with your health care provider or pharmacist. The
information provided should not be construed to indicate that
Lithium is safe, effective or appropriate.
Do not stop taking Lithium without first talking to your doctor.
Your doctor may need to gradually reduce the dose before stopping
Lithium completely. Suddenly stopping Lithium may cause unpleasant
and potentially serious side effects.
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