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What are some common side effects from lithium carbonate?

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Several: I will list some her, not in any order..Nausea, diarrhea, frequent urination, tramor, sedation, feeling dulled, acne, psorasis, increased appetite, weight gain, dizzyness, if it effects the thyroid then there is dry skin, hair loss, fatigue, weight gain, constipation although these can happen with lithum without thyroid involvement.

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Answered 6/28/2013

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