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Drug Class

Mania control drug

Brands

Lithonate • Lithane • Lithobid • Eskalith • Camcolit

Generic Drug

Lithium carbonate

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Slow heart rate
Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter)

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