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Lithane and Lithobid
Identifier
019264
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
A description of the experience
Lithium compounds, also known as lithium salts are primarily used as a psychiatric medication. This includes in the treatment of major depressive disorder that does not improve following other antidepressants and bipolar disorder. Lithium is taken by mouth
Common side effects include increased urination, shakiness of the hands, and increased thirst. Serious side effects include hypothyroidism, diabetes insipidus, and lithium toxicity. Blood level monitoring is recommended to decrease the risk of potential toxicity. If levels become too high diarrhea, vomiting, poor coordination, sleepiness, and ringing in the ears may occur. Lithium may cause problems in the baby if used during pregnancy . Lithium salts are classified as mood stabilizers. How they work is not specifically known
On Jan, 2, 2016: 136 people reported to have side effects when taking Lithane. Among them, 3 people (2.21%) have Hallucination.
On Jan, 2, 2016: 1,017 people reported to have side effects when taking Lithobid. Among them, 11 people (1.08%) have Hallucination.
On Jan, 2, 2016: 136 people reported to have side effects when taking Lithane. Among them, 1 people (0.74%) has Death.
On Jan, 2, 2016: 1,017 people reported to have side effects when taking Lithobid. Among them, 10 people (0.98%) have Death.