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Lithium carbonate overdose
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.
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What is the definition or description of: Lithium carbonate overdose?
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Ok to take baclofen 10mg with lithium carbonate ER 450mg??
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Why my doctor wants me to take 1200 mg of lithobid (lithium carbonate) before bedtime?
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Can lithium carbonate cause a Parkinson's favoring to one side and by ceasing the medication will it go away?
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Do Zoloft (sertraline) & lithium carbonate together create effects different from taking one or the other alone?
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Can you take lithium carbonate ER without food or milk? Is that only for those who get upset stomachs taking it??
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I take lithium carbonate ER 3x a day. I also take tramadol 2 tabs 2x a day. I never had any reaction with the two meds, this ok combo??
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I have been on lithium carbonate 1200mg 4 months and since i started i'm extremely indecisive and have been labeled lazy... Is that from lithium?
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Can you tell me how is lithium carbonate formed?
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Who should not take Lithobid (lithium carbonate)?
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Please describe the medication: lithium carbonate?
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What's the therapeutic level for lithium carbonate tabs (lithobid)?
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What are the side effects of lithobid (lithium carbonate)?
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Hi, can I take clarityn loratadine 10mg whilst on lithium carbonate?
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