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6 patient evaluations for Lithium Carbonate taken for the purpose of 'Bipolar Disorder' with a side effects rating of MildMildMildMildMild

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 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 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: 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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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Jan 10, 2004)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 10, 2005 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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