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11 patient evaluations for Lithium Carbonate taken for the purpose of 'Bipolar Disorder' with a perceived effectiveness rating of ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate

Purposes: Treat my mood condition(s), Bipolar Disorder, and Bipolar I Disorder (Started Oct 31, 2007)
Date Dosage Treat my mood condition(s) Perceived effectiveness Bipolar Disorder Perceived effectiveness Bipolar I Disorder Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 16, 2012 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVery
May 27, 2010 900 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Shaky hands, Drug ineffective
Date
Aug 16, 2012
Advice & Tips
Weight gain, thyroid problems, low energy, liver test, great for me when needed maybe not needed
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Increase effect of another treatment and Bipolar Disorder (Started Aug 20, 2007)
Date Dosage Increase effect of another treatment Perceived effectiveness Bipolar Disorder Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 01, 2012 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jun 24, 2009 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Diarrhea, Sweating excessive
Date
Mar 01, 2012
Advice & Tips
Stay active. It is easy to gain lots of weight on this medication.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jun 24, 2009
Advice & Tips
It helped me to be on lithium, but I don't want to stay on it. It is very bad for your kidneys for starters, and I constantly have diarrhea (I nice change from constant constipation with other meds). However, I missed it one time, and let's just say you don't want to miss this. I was very very unhappy and felt pretty much crazy.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Oct 08, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 01, 2010 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jan 20, 2009 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Dec 18, 2008 600 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:
Tremor in hands, Thirst
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Nov 09, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 05, 2010 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Diarrhea, Shakiness
Date
May 05, 2010
Advice & Tips
Lithobid is much better on the stomach I was on Lithium but Lithium caused major stomach issues so the doctor put me on Lithobid because unlike the regular Lithium, Lithobid goes thru the digest track and causes less stomach issues.
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Mar 23, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 30, 2010 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Weight gain
Date
Mar 30, 2010
Advice & Tips
quick weight gain for me
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Mar 13, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 02, 2010 900 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Jun 29, 2009 900 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Thirst, Diarrhea, Tremor in hands, Urinary frequency, Nausea, Nausea
Date
Feb 02, 2010
Advice & Tips
too much weight gain, made me feel all blahhhh. it just sucked overall.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Sep 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 13, 2009 1350 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Acne breakout, Migraine headaches, Urinary frequency, Diarrhea chronic, Thirst
Date
May 13, 2009
Advice & Tips
A good medicine! But with side effects. Had constant diarrhea for all the 10 months I ate Lithium. The positive thing about that was that I lost 10 kilos i wight. My migraine got out of control also wich led to hospital visits (to exclude stroke and aneurysm) and mophine IV. It was a bit of an struggle to remember to take de pills at the same time in the morning and in the evning as well. And all the blood test to go too. But I did like Lithium, It was good for my mood.
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started May 10, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 05, 2009 900 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 06, 2009 900 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Apr 06, 2009
Advice & Tips
Wonder sometimes if it works at all, but apparently my psychiatrist is comfortable with this and all the other medications I take.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Sep 18, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 14, 2009 900 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Dec 12, 2008 900 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Acne breakout, Thirst, Diarrhea
Date
Dec 12, 2008
Advice & Tips
find out Why you are taking it. Especially if you are taking other meds. Its important to know what is being treated.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Mar 14, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 30, 2008 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Tremor in hands
Date
Sep 30, 2008
Advice & Tips
push fluids,know and pay attention to any side effects, call MD immediately
Cost
< $25 monthly
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