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(also known as Eskalith, Lithobid)
Lithium salts such as lithium carbonate, lithium citrate, and lithium orotate are mood stabilizers. They are used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, since unlike most other mood altering drugs, they counteract both mania and depression. Lithium can also be used to augment other antidepressant drugs. It is also somet... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Bipolar Disorder | 2537 |
74% |
| Depression | 149 |
80% |
| Bipolar Disorder - Teen | 35 |
86% |
| Anxiety | 15 |
87% |
| Personality Disorders | 14 |
86% |
Overall, 75% (2829
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Lithium Reviews
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Always tired in mornings and late afternoons.
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The problem is that Im very tired in the mornings so Im trying to find a solution for myself.AlsoI have a bit of weight gain.
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yea
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it worked the best for me
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Works excellently. Would recommend by way of my success that anyone's doctor prescribe it for them.
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First medication to have worked for me. It continues to be the baseline medication I take to remain stable.
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Got lithium poisoning, but levels okay now.
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Main player in keeping mania under control. Works very well. Don't know if it adds to my weight gain.
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no side effects.. i think its a good thing
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No side effects detected. Use twice a day 900mg
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LOVE IT!!
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worked fine, got stomach irritation and switched to wellbutrin
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was on lithium for 8 or 9 years, seemed to stabilize me from manic episodes, but then later as of late doesn't seem to do much overall, especially around depressive episodes, if i had to though I would take it again.
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Stopped working
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works
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Discussions
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Lithobid vs Eskalith
Bump I may have been fuckered up last nite, but the question still remains. [More] -
Lithobid vs Eskalith
Although Its been awhile, I have taken both of these meds in the past. I actually remember liking the lithobid the best. Their was a problem with p... [More] -
Lithobid vs Eskalith
What is the differnce? My sleep meds are kicking in, second dose, so I must crash. Some real answers about slow release and side effects would be most... [More] -
lithobid
I had less side effects as far as wierd smell and taste changes on Lithobid vs generic Lithium. [More] -
Eskalith???????????
I read that Eskalith is the original lithium, lithium is a generic, my grandson was on lithium, and it made his thyroid levels go up, so the pdoc wean... [More]
