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400 Patients taking lithium

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Severity reports — all patients
Mood / Mental None Mild Moderate Severe
Confusion 238 27 2 2
Depression 213 60 17 5
Giddiness 233 24 10 0
Hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist) 246 7 1 0
Restlessness 225 44 11 2

Severity reports — all patients
Mouth None Mild Moderate Severe
Change in the ability to taste food 225 46 12 3
Dry mouth 200 74 26 6
Excessive saliva 174 88 36 8
Swollen lips 241 19 1 0
Tongue pain 243 11 2 0

Severity reports — all patients
Eating / Appetite / Gastro-Intestinal / Urinary None Mild Moderate Severe
Constipation 185 84 37 14
Diarrhea 233 33 7 2
Excessive thirst 199 81 25 4
Frequent urination 171 97 43 11
Gas 203 70 17 1
Indigestion 221 36 9 2
Loss of appetite 213 64 17 3
Stomach pain or bloating 227 35 7 2
Vomiting 248 6 0 0

Severity reports — all patients
Muscles / Movement None Mild Moderate Severe
Fine hand movements that are difficult to control 184 85 47 16
Joint or muscle pain 204 74 35 3
Loss of coordination 214 66 30 5
Movements that are unusual or difficult to control 218 52 22 3
Muscle weakness, stiffness, twitching, or tightness 157 113 62 18
Shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control 202 73 24 3
Slow, jerky movements 221 52 13 2
Tiredness 148 120 57 17

Severity reports — all patients
Other physical problems None Mild Moderate Severe
Acne 243 18 1 0
Blackouts 248 2 0 0
Chest tightness 233 31 3 1
Crossed eyes 248 3 0 0
Fast, slow, irregular, or pounding heartbeat 238 17 2 3
Hair loss 234 25 4 1
Painful, cold, or discolored fingers and toes 221 40 17 4
Ringing in the ears 227 37 11 3
Seizures 250 3 1 0
Slurred speech 196 52 40 24
Thin, brittle fingernails or hair 235 27 4 0
Unusual discomfort in cold temperatures 208 59 20 8
Weight gain or loss 210 68 21 2

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