How do members experience Lithium Carbonate?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Bipolar disorder 8,502 555
Bipolar II disorder 2,231 244
Bipolar I disorder 1,946 233
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 306 125
Cluster headaches 127 23
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Tremor in hands 129
Weight gain 106
Nausea 62
Thirst 49
Diarrhea 46
Excessive thirst (polydipsia) 44

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 273
Moderate 305
Mild 288
None 245

Member evaluations

RedRyder

evaluated on Aug 27, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
  • Side effects: Mild

spider

evaluated on Aug 15, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

linb

evaluated on Aug 22, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Severe