lithium
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is lithium?
Generic Name: lithium
Other Brand Names:
Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate, Lithium Citrate, Lithobid
Lithium affects the flow of sodium through nerve and muscle cells in the body. Sodium affects
excitation or mania.
Lithium is used to treat the manic episodes of manic depression. Manic symptoms include
hyperactivity, rushed speech, poor judgment, reduced need for sleep, aggression, and anger. Lithium
also helps to prevent or lessen the intensity of manic episodes.
Lithium may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Posts on lithium (51)
Lithium and St John's Wort? - Bipolar Disorder Community
- Dec 06, 2009
I have been taking Lithium for nearly 30 years. I am beginning to have health problems and ...
my doctor is putting me on 900mg of lithium. He says it will work well with my other anti-...
I had taken lithium with no adverse effects but stopped after time. Later I was seperately...
Lithium???? - Bipolar Disorder Community
- Aug 15, 2009Sprinkle Lithium - Bipolar Disorder Community
- Jul 28, 2009Hep c and Lithium - Bipolar Disorder Community
- Jul 27, 2009
My brother is in need of a transplant and the nusrse after a series of u/a and blood tests ...
What do i do? - Bipolar Disorder Community
- Apr 14, 2009Journals about lithium(5)
Well...I am here visiting all my Husbands family and everyone is very sick. I have pi...
It has been so long! Too long, since I've been on here... I feel so disconnected from...
I am off my lithium because I had recent lithium toxicity that landed me in the hospit...
