Question 1

what is the definition or description of: lithium carbonate overdose?

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Important Question: Lithium Carbonate is given for mood control  in folks suffering from Bipolar and other Affective disorders.   It is in fact a mineral that for effectiveness needs to be prescribed rather close to the toxic levels.  An overdose means the concentration of the active metabolite in the blood is reaching toxic levels.  Lithium levels need to checked often for exactly this reason.

Question 2

what can i expect when taking lithium carbonate?

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Lithium Carbonate: If you have bipolar disorder and your doctor has prescribed lithium carbonate, you can expect more mood stability -- less problems with depression and/or mania.  Some typical side effects include hand tremor, increased thirst, increased urination, and sometimes diarrhea, etc.  Your doctor will need to monitor thyroid and kidney function over time, since chronic lithium use can affect those.

Question 3

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

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Even disposition: This medication is used to help even out moods.  It should provide a steadier mood state.

Question 4

what doses are available. in lithium carbonate er?

Accepted Answer

300 mg.: Lithium carbonate extended-release
tablets, 300 mg.

Question 5

i'm taking lithium carbonate and trifluoperazine, ok?

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Depends: Lithium is prescribed for bipolar disorder  and certain types of depression. Trifluoperazine is an antipsychotic prescribed mainly for psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, or depression  where there are psychotic symptoms. The 2 medications can be combined when 1 alone is not helping.Trifluoperazine is an older medication and is possibly more likely to cause side effects than newer medication.

Question 6

could you donate blood while taking apo-lithium carbonate?

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Not advisable: I would prefer not to, except in very exceptional cases. Lithium might be contraindicated in kidney failure and people needing a transfusion might be challenged with multiple organ disfunction, or might have anemia or other problems affecting their general condition. However, a therapeutic dose taken by the donor is not in and of itself toxic. This would be a rare situation, fortunately.

Question 7

ok to take baclofen 10mg with lithium carbonate er 450mg??

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the underlying conditions for what these drugs are prescribed;
 Consult with the doctor that prescribes them;

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: lithium carbonate allergy?

Accepted Answer

Lithium allergy: Lithium carbonate is used to treat manic episodes in bipolar disorder. Allergic reactions can include difficulty breathing, hives and swelling of face, lips, throat, mouth or tongue.

Question 9

i'm taking lithium carbonate and trifluoperazine, is it okay to mix them?

Accepted Answer

Yes, mostly: Yes, this is an old combination, but as long as you keep hydrated, and watch your salt intake, you will be fine.  Of course, lithium levels must be checked every 3 months at least.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Many people: Many people have been prescribed lithium cabonate and seroquel (quetiapine).  These can be useful in bipolar disorder.

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