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Eskalith

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Eskalith is a mania control agent which is a kind of psychiatric drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Mania control drug

Brands

Lithobid • Lithane • Lithonate • Camcolit • Quilonum

Generic Drug

Lithium carbonate

Side Effects

Common

Alopecia
Vomiting
Weight gain
Drowsiness
Tremor
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Nausea
Cognitive impairment
Muscle weakness
Thirsty
Increased urination
Loss of appetite
Hair loss
Frequent urination
Blurred vision
Cloudy or blurred vision
Reduced appetite
Shaking hands or tremor
Slow thinking

Serious

Slow heart rate
Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter)

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