Review the side-effects of Lithium as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness and lack of coordination.
Central Nervous System - Tremor, seizures, slurred speech, dizziness, fainting, night blindness, urinary incontinence, restlessness, confusion, stupor, coma, tongue movements, tics, ringing in the ear, hallucinations, poor memory, slowed intellectual functioning, startled response, worsening of organic brain syndrome and myasthenia gravis.
Heart - Abnormal heart rhythm, low blood pressure, poor blood circulation and slow heart rate.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, nausea, salivary gland swelling, abdominal pain, excessive salivation, flatulence and indigestion.
Genitourinary - Increased glucose in urine, less urination, increased level of blood sugar with symptoms including increased urination and thirst.
Skin - Drying and thinning of hair, hair loss, pimples, itching, rash and skin ulcers.
Autonomic - Blurred vision, dry mouth and impotence/sexual dysfunction.
Metabolic - Goiter.
Eskalith CR, Eskalith, Lithobid
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness and lack of coordination.
Central Nervous System - Tremor, seizures, slurred speech, dizziness, fainting, night blindness, urinary incontinence, restlessness, confusion, stupor, coma, tongue movements, tics, ringing in the ear, hallucinations, poor memory, slowed intellectual functioning, startled response, worsening of organic brain syndrome and myasthenia gravis.
Heart - Abnormal heart rhythm, low blood pressure, poor blood circulation and slow heart rate.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, nausea, salivary gland swelling, abdominal pain, excessive salivation, flatulence and indigestion.
Genitourinary - Increased glucose in urine, less urination, increased level of blood sugar with symptoms including increased urination and thirst.
Skin - Drying and thinning of hair, hair loss, pimples, itching, rash and skin ulcers.
Autonomic - Blurred vision, dry mouth and impotence/sexual dysfunction.
Metabolic - Goiter.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Lithium
Lithium(Eskalith CR) generic is an antimanic agent, prescribed for acute mania and bipolar disorder. It works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain.Trade Names for Lithium
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Eskalith CR, Eskalith, Lithobid
