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What are the side effects of lithium carbonate on a bipolar guy?
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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, but it is still very effective especially if other mood stabilizers have failed.
Answered 3/10/2013
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