What is Lithobid?

lithium carbonate SR 450 mg Tab
Drug Name: LITHIUM CONTROLLED REL -ORAL
Other Brand Names: Eskalith CR, Lithobid
Uses: This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors.
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- Jul 26, 2007
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- Sep 08, 1999
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