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Side effects of lithium carbonate 300 mg
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Pancneranswered
Clinical Psychology 20 years experience
Side effects: The most commonly experienced include fine hand tremor, metallic taste in mouth, headache-mild, nausea, dirrehea and dizziness. Although not exclusive... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Douglas Beyanswered
Psychiatry 59 years experience
Multiple: It is a salt. Intention tremor, diarrhea, cognitive dullness, hypo thyroidim, ataxia, long term kidney problems.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Moranvilleanswered
Psychiatry 38 years experience
Depends: Lithium is a very effective mood stabilizer. It requires careful monitoring of blood levels and long term it may affect the thyroid and the kidneys, b... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brad Bobrinanswered
Psychiatry 28 years experience
Several: I will list some her, not in any order..Nausea, diarrhea, frequent urination, tramor, sedation, feeling dulled, acne, psorasis, increased appetite, we... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Vitaanswered
Specializes in Psychiatry
Rare: Sexual side effects with lithium are uncommon.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Chris Esguerraanswered
Psychiatry 18 years experience
Thyroid and kidney: Lithium toxicity, thyroid effects, and kidney effects are probably the more severe side effects of lithium. It is best to work with your physician to... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
Lithium carbonate: Adverse effects aren't frequent below a serum level of 1.5 meq/l. Your doctor will be monitoring your dose and blood levels. Fine hand tremor, incre... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Zimmermannanswered
Psychiatry 24 years experience
See below: The most common are increased thirst. Increased frequency and urgency to pass urine, muscle twitches, skin rash, G.I. Discomfort, trembling of the han... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Koenigsberganswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
See below: The side effects of lithium sometimes depend on the dose, with more side effects seen at higher doses.
Common side effects are tremor, fatigue, increa... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bernadette Onuohaanswered
Psychiatry 40 years experience
Lithium induced : Tremors are usually seen in outstretched fingers and is not usually limited to one side. They go away sometimes with reduction in dosage or discontinu... Read More
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