User Reviews for lithium carbonate oral

I've tried other meds to treat this condition and nothing worked. I've been on Lithobid two different times (I discontinued it when pregnant and started again post partum). The first time, my therapeutic dose made me feel numb, but better than I was prior to when it was prescribed to me. The dosage was somewhat high. Currently, the second time around, my Lithobid dose was cut in half and another medication accompanied it (Wellbutrin SR). Thus far, I'm in a better realm of mind, but not as peaceful as I once remembered when I was on a stronger Lithobid dose. I still get depressed, but I dont get manic anymore. I'm hoping to discuss the difference with my doctor. Overall, Lithobid can be daunting considering the ingredients, side effects, etc. ; however, it certainly helped Read More Read Less

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I'm taking lithium as a preventive for cluster headaches. I've been on it for a little less than a week and can already tell a big difference. The headaches don't last anywhere near as long nor are they as severe. I have had a few breakthrough hits that were pretty bad, mostly at night so we might increase the dose from 300mg twice a day and try 900mg daily. So far the only side effects are diarrhea and very thirsty. The side effects and monthly blood tests are definitely worth reduced cluster headache pain.Read More Read Less

Been on Lithium 300mg TID for over a couple of weeks.. I'm not angry anymore but I'm so tired I can barely move.. I liked being manic way better cause I could get stuff done where as now I can't do anything. My tummy hurts bad, stay nauseated and my head hurts.. Can't get ahold of my case manager to see if I need an adjustment so I guess I suffer until she calls...

I am taking 900mgs a day, along with 150mgs of Wellbutrin, and 100mgs of Zoloft. I feel like a new person. I am a better Mom to my son now. This drug is like a miracle for me. No more severe mood swings and anger. I haven't felt this normal since I was a child. My old issue is some diarrhea, which I'm hoping will go away over time.

I have been diagnosed w/ Bipolar w/phyicotic tendancies. I was hospitalized 14 times before I started Lithium. Been on Lithium since 1994. No more hospital stays! Feeling Great , I am very succesful in my job. The only problem is diareah Every Day!

This has helped me to control my moods and I;m not as depressed as I was before I started taking it.

I just finally admitted being bipolarafter being diagnosed 4 times. I've been on Lithium 300mg TID for only 4 days and I already see a difference. I'm not angry or evil! Still a little short tempered, but maybe that's just me. My stomach does hurt and I've had a headache everyday and I'm tired.. but I feel so much better so far.. Will review later on once I've been on it longer..

I have had no side effects so far. I am only on 300 mg at the time ,along with 75mg of Effexor , for Major depression. The Doctor is trying this combination to see if it will help the depression, which will not seem to lift.

I have been taking lithium carbonate 300mg tid for about 30 years. I have a milder form of Bipolar called Cyclothymic Disease. It has been very helpful in controlling by manic episodes. I have not had a depressive episode in over two years which in the past I have taken imipramine(an older medication). I have only taken the latter when I feel a depressive episode coming on. I am a professional and cannot tolerate the tremor that the severe imipramine causes with the lithium to perform my duties as a dentist so I have been taking over the years propranolol(10 mg.) which erases the "shaking". Only side effects that I have had besides the tremors are thirst, fluid intake and of course voiding quite often. I can handle those though. In closing I would say it has been very helpful and on a number of occasions before I began the lithium suicide was certainly an alternative.Read More Read Less

Works fine for me

I was out on Lithium because I was told by a Psychiatrist that I have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. That was a year ago, and in Novemeber 2007, I stabbed my hand 3 times with a broken plate and have no memory of doing so. I took myself off 2 months ago because I started hearing things and seeing things, and gained 50 lbs. I would not recommend this for anyone.

After trying a litany of other meds, lithium finally was introduced, (this was 8-9 yrs ago)after using lithium for a yr or so i felt i no longer neededits use, most of the yrs since have been ok, but now i find myself spiralling into a dark depression, so again lithium was used, i had quite a different reaction this time, i found myself very stoic, with increased depression?

I take 1500mg and I don't know if it's the dose or just the medication itself but I have gained close to 20 pounds and I've only been on Lithium for 4 months. I would think it was worth it if I atleast had a life but it doesn't help me enough to be able to work or have friends. I still want to stay home all the time and whenever I do manage to go out I have to fight back tears. I don't know if maybe it's to soon for it to work properly or if it's just not working for me.

Lithium has been a problem for me for more than 10 yrs. I am manic and have been taking this drug for a long time. last time i was in the psych ward the doctor told me to stop taking it because it was killing my insides. I took myself off of the med and went completly vitamins. I am a new person. The only drug I take now is the resperdol oil shot. It keeps me calm. Its like smoking pot to me but legal. I am bipolar 2 manic. I broke my toe in my early 20's and they put me on vicadin for pain. I loved the med and was higher than a kite. My family took me to er and they diagnosed me as manic. They did not give my body time to get that drug out of my system before they shot me in the butt with Haldol and i was out for 3 days. Lost my husband and step daughter (3yrs old) to a diagnose of bipolar. My life has been a wreck since this with drugs, alcohol, perscription drugs and mood swings. I hate lithium!!!!! I will be 40 this year and i am doing great with the shot. New life, new mind and alot of self confidence. Thank you God for helping me all these years and getting it right. God Bless anyone who is going through the same thing. Just have confidence in yourself and stay strong. No one knows your body better than you do. good luck wendy in eagle Idaho Read More Read Less

I have had dizzy spells, diarhea, and extreme shaking through out my body. I feel that a resident doctor chose to use me as a guinee pig. I was able to see a different doctor who lowered my dose, but at the moment I am still having some difficulties. I was told that it would take 4 days for the level to lower, so for the moment I suffer. gurrrrr!

At first i refused to take the lithium. But after many more thoughts of sucide and fights with my husband i decided to give it another chance. After the side affects went away, about a week, i started to feel some what normal. It makes me sleepy so i take 300mg at night. I've only been on it regularly for about three months now. I'm cautiously optimistic. I'm also on prozac which has helped alot!!!

-Currently taking 600mg. Even at a low dosage of 300mg I experienced "finger twitching". I'm sorta wondering what's gonna happen with my next increase. -I see myself as mechanical these days. I wake up, go to work (most of the time), and sleep. -Apathetic may be a better term. I only do what is necessary. I hardly hang out with my friends anymore. I don't have any interests anymore. But I have a new found appreciation for my TV. -I seem to be in an emotional fog. There are no low's or high's; just the mediocre, repetitious, and boring. I guess this may be a positive outcome for some. Prior to taking this drug I was/am taking 2mg Risperdal, 200mg Lamictal, and 20mg Valium.Read More Read Less

I have been taking Lithium Carbonate Oral for over 2 years now and i have never had any strange side effects. It has truly been a miracle drug for me!

I just started with lithum 300/day.this is my 3rd day i feel weird and not my self may be i am more depressed.any one if can help me how long its going take work,will i be happy again,does it effect u sexualy