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Generic Name: Lithium Carbonate

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2 patient evaluations for Priadel with a side effects rating of ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate

Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Mar 09, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 09, 2012 800 mg Daily ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Aug 24, 2009 800 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Swelling in legs, Urinary frequency, Tiredness, Swelling in hands, Excessive thirst (polydipsia), Muscle aches
Date
Mar 09, 2012
Advice & Tips
I gained weight through water retention, had swollen ankles and hands. I was always thirsty and had high urinary frequency especially at night .
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Aug 24, 2009
Advice & Tips
I have been on lithium for 1 year, I was originally given a prognosis of two years, now because of the slowing of my symptoms my doctor says, if there was such a thing as remission in this disease I would have it and can no longer give a prognosis.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • KP1
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    Major Depressive Disorder
    Depression: 2
    Mania: 0
    Emotional: 1
    Anxiety: 1
    Compulsion: 1
    External Stress: Moderate
    Rx Therapy
    51 F
    Function: Moderate
    Distress: Low
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Purposes: Treat my mood condition(s) and Major Depressive Disorder (Started Mar 17, 2009)
Date Dosage Treat my mood condition(s) Perceived effectiveness Major Depressive Disorder Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 23, 2009 800 mg Daily ?Can't tell ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Apr 13, 2009 400 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Mar 21, 2009 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Tiredness, Excessive thirst (polydipsia), Urinary frequency
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