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19 patient evaluations for Lithium Carbonate taken for the purpose of 'ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)' with a perceived effectiveness rating of Can't tellCan't tellCan't tellCan't tellCan't tell

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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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Apr 03, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 01, 2010 300 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone NeverNeverNeverNeverNever Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Feb 11, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 20, 2010 600 mg Daily ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jul 20, 2010
Advice & Tips
significantly lessened frequency and severity of cramps
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Mar 31, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 27, 2010 600 mg Daily ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Aug 27, 2008 750 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Aug 27, 2008
Advice & Tips
Get regular blood level checks during the initial dosing phase.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Sep 25, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 27, 2009 450 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone NeverNeverNeverNeverNever Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jul 23, 2009 450 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Dec 06, 2008 450 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Weight gain, Joint stiffness, Overall weakness, Tremor in hands, Joint pain
Date
Nov 27, 2009
Advice & Tips
Symtons progressed very slowly while taking lithium but they were always slow to progress to begin with.
Date
Jul 23, 2009
Advice & Tips
Not sure
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Sep 19, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 13, 2009 300 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Aug 10, 2009 300 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 23, 2009 300 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 18, 2009 300 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Nov 20, 2008 300 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Oct 24, 2008 300 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Nov 20, 2008
Advice & Tips
Although I don't really know if it is helping or not, I do know that my progression is very , very slow.
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Jun 13, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 21, 2009   ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Oct 20, 2009 300 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started May 12, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 11, 2009 450 mg Daily ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Aug 01, 2009 450 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Jul 15, 2009 300 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Chest pressure, Generalized weakness (asthenia), Excessive thirst (polydipsia), Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
Date
Aug 11, 2009
Advice & Tips
Give it some time before you dismiss it.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Aug 01, 2009
Advice & Tips
I will stay on it another month or two, but if progression continues to pick up speed I will stop it. I feel I need to give it more time. I would give it a try if I were giving advice, maybe it will work. If you see increased progression after 4 or 5 months, I would stop it.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started )
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 10, 2009   ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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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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