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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 | 2529 |
74% |
| Depression | 149 |
80% |
| Bipolar Disorder - Teen | 35 |
86% |
| Anxiety | 15 |
87% |
| Personality Disorders | 14 |
86% |
Overall, 75% (2821
Members)
find Lithium helpful
Lithium Reviews
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no significant ups and downs in mood
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was only given this for the first time one and a half years ago and so far it seems like a miricle
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Finally stabilized my mood after about 20 years of trying everything else. Great while i could stay awake. I didn't want to sleep my life away & i wanted to feel my emotions, so i'm off.
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This is the first medication that has really made a difference with my bipolar. The side affects were minimal. Id have to say the only down side is my inability to take anti anti-inflammatories to deal with constant muscle sprains and pulls.
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Been lucky in getting the right Medication.
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stopped due to abdnormal labs kidney and liver. resolved after stopping. I was actively drinking alchol then and now.
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Made me feel depressed
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This medication has worked for me for sometime. My doctor get very disgusted with me when he has to change my medication. Sometimes I wish he would take and see how he feels when it some medications have bad side effects. Or maybe it just isnt working for you.
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Seems to be working. Stay with something that works for you.
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Helped my brother a ton
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very bad tremors i had to stop
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I take that now. If I neglect to do so, I am wacky. But I am on a very low dose.
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It was quite a while back - I dont remember it being particularly effective for me.
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This drug has worked for me so far.. But mu hair falls out?
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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]
