How do members experience Lithium Carbonate ER?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Bipolar disorder 44 32
Bipolar II disorder 34 28
Bipolar I disorder 27 16
Depressed mood 7 2
Major depressive disorder 6 5

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Tremor in hands 8
Weight gain 7
Diarrhea 6
Dry mouth 4
Excessive thirst (polydipsia) 4
Headaches 4

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 10
Moderate 29
Mild 11
None 10

Member evaluations

jackiebipolar

evaluated on Aug 30, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

rudicollis

evaluated on Jul 22, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Slight
  • Side effects: Severe

Bryan Scott

evaluated on Mar 30, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Moderate
  • Side effects: Severe