I take lithium. i've been very dizzy, nausea, lightheaded & have diarrhea. it also feels worse after i drink water. should i go to the er asap?

Need blood test: You don't need to rush to the emergency room, but you should contact your psychiatrist to have your lithium level checked.

Lithium side effect: Lithium is used to treat the Manic episodes of Manic depression. Side effects of Lithium can be- dizziness, nausea; and affecting kidney, heart, and thyroid. Go to ER for Kidney functions, Electrolyte imbalance, status of heart and thyroid. See a Psychiatrist for confirmation of Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder; benefits and side effects of Lithium, decreasing the dose; Therapy for stresses