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Lithium Carbonate Treatment Report

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Generic Name: Lithium Carbonate

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92 patient evaluations for Lithium Carbonate

Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Apr 20, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 20, 2009 600 mg Daily ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild NeverNeverNeverNeverNever A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Acne breakout, Thirst, Overall weakness, Urinary frequency, Tremor in hands, Nausea
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Mar 25, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 19, 2009 1350 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Memory problems, Thirst, Urinary frequency, Tremor in hands, Shakiness, Nausea, Nausea
Date
Apr 19, 2009
Advice & Tips
I love the way I am not up and down it is worth the side effects to act normal.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Other (Started Mar 15, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 12, 2009 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Thirst, Tremor in hands, Memory problems, Memory problems, Shakiness
Date
Apr 12, 2009
Advice & Tips
An old-fashion but basic treatment. In the old days symptoms, including weight gain was aweful, now it's closer regulated and lower blood levels for sympton relief.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Jan 07, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 12, 2009 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Overall weakness, Tremor in hands, Thirst
Date
Apr 12, 2009
Advice & Tips
It was making me weaker;noticed additional cramping and weakness
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Bipolar rapid cycling (Started Jan 05, 2001)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 10, 2009 1500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Thirst, Tremor in hands, Memory problems, Urinary frequency, Shakiness
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Purpose: Other (Started Oct 27, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 25, 2009 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Mar 25, 2009
Advice & Tips
tHERE WASN'T ANY CHANGE IN MY BALANCE I STILL KEPT ON FALLING
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started May 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 24, 2009 900 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 11, 2009 900 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Feb 11, 2009
Advice & Tips
I was really tired so doctor added 300 mg wellbutrin which restored my energy
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Feb 12, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 25, 2009 900 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Thirst, Acne breakout, Diarrhea, Nausea
Date
Feb 25, 2009
Advice & Tips
Some side effects are only present at the beginning of treatment or when the dosage is changed. Its worked for me with my moods so I have over looked my side effects because they were mild, but its a great medication.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Treat my mood condition(s) (Started Jun 15, 1995)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 15, 2009 1500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Lithium toxicity
Date
Feb 15, 2009
Advice & Tips
Found that lithobid managed my mood, but other than stable mood it was a difficult drug to be on. My lithium toxicity was caused by poor health care, in that my blood level was not sufficiently monitored. Glad to be off of this drug! Now taking lamictal for mood balancing, and other than intense dreams and nightmares, it is a good fit for me.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Mar 08, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 10, 2009 300 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Oct 25, 2008 450 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 11, 2008 450 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Oct 25, 2008
Advice & Tips
Side effects may not be due to Lithium.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Sep 11, 2008
Advice & Tips
Caution must be used in attributing side-effects to the use of Lithium.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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