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11 patient evaluations for Lithium Carbonate taken for the purpose of 'ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)' with a side effects rating of MildMildMildMildMild

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 Jul 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 19, 2010 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Dry mouth (xerostomia)
Date
Jul 19, 2010
Advice & Tips
helped w/spasm
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 16, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 01, 2009 450 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Oct 27, 2008 450 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways 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 Jun 15, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 06, 2009 450 mg Daily ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Dec 16, 2008 450 mg Daily ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Hair loss, Ringing in ears (tinnitus)
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Nov 18, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 06, 2009 1000 mg Daily ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Nausea, Overall weakness, Tremor in hands
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Mar 08, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 27, 2008 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Rage, Crying, Tremor in hands
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Feb 25, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 20, 2008 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Dec 25, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 18, 2008 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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