Mar 9, 2012 (Started Mar 09, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (tiredness, frequent urination, muscle aches, excessive thirst (polydipsia), swelling in hands, swelling in lower extremities)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 800 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I gained weight through water retention, had swollen ankles and hands. I was always thirsty and had high urinary frequency especially at night .
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: swelling in lower extremities, frequent urination, tiredness, swelling in hands, excessive thirst (polydipsia), muscle aches

Aug 24, 2009 (Started Mar 09, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (tiredness, frequent urination, muscle aches, excessive thirst (polydipsia), swelling in hands, swelling in lower extremities)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 800 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I have been on lithium for 1 year, I was originally given a prognosis of two years, now because of the slowing of my symptoms my doctor says, if there was such a thing as remission in this disease I would have it and can no longer give a prognosis.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: swelling in lower extremities, frequent urination, tiredness, swelling in hands, excessive thirst (polydipsia), muscle aches
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