Latest reviews about Lithium Carbonate ER

pitcherday says "It works, but stay close to the bathroom!" about Lithium Carbonate ER

pitcherday — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:54:08 GMT

I could probably achieve the next writer status just by reviewing the psychiatric medications I have been on for Bipolar I. I've been on and off lithium twice. It worked for me. I know it is toxic and you need the blood tests, but it's been my experience that once you get the right level in your bloodstream you should be OK and only need periodic monitoring. Just be careful not to get dehydrated because that can spike the lithium level in your system.

I went on it the second time and I was on it for maybe four months. All of a sudden I had very bad diarrhea. Anything I would eat would have me in the bathroom 4 or 5 minutes later. I could not eat ANYTHING. I couldn't go out to eat, have popcorn at the movies or a snack on a road trip. Immediate violent diarrhea. I had so many fecal labs done to find the problem and trust me, those aren't fun. I even had an X-ray of my colon. Then my psychiatrist suggested maybe it was the lithuim. I went off it and the diarrhea stopped within a week. I...

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teddimae says "MAJOR WEIGHT GAIN!!" about Lithium Carbonate ER

teddimae — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:23:34 GMT

I weighed 103 pounds before beginning Lithium (and Depakote). I ballooned up to 213 pounds and couldn't get enough of the weight off. Now I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

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RevSkull says "It does the job for less." about Lithium Carbonate ER

RevSkull — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:29:12 GMT

Don't risk your life with products like Abilify when you can get 3 months of Lithium for around $10....

tiggerjazz says "helps me function as a productive member of society" about Lithium Carbonate ER

tiggerjazz — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:28:56 GMT

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Celestialbodi says "Old fashioned, highly toxic drug! BEWARE!" about Lithium Carbonate ER

Celestialbodi — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:45:09 GMT

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This Drug is potientlly very deadly!!! The user must have lab tests done frequently to make sure your level is not going to KILL you!

There a many new drug out there that are much more effective and not nearly as risky!!! I question any doctor's decision to prescribe it in this day and age!

Get a second opinion!

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kimberlee5467 says "I have my daughter back" about Lithium Carbonate ER

kimberlee5467 — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:14:49 GMT

My 16 yr old daughter is Bi Polar, she also has an eating disorder. You combine those two things togather and finding medications that control mood swings, that can be taken with other medications long term and does not cause weight gain is almost impossible. As a nurse I did not want her to be on lithium because of the frequent blood test needed to insure proper lithium levels and it is know to cause a fine acne (kinda like a baby gets). After multiple failures on meds or her refusing other because of potential weight gain I agreed to let her take the lithium. I am so happy with her result, I have my daughter back. She is stable on her moods, and as happy as a teenager is capable of being, this may not sound like a big thing, but I assure you "normal' teenage drama is a welcome change in our home....

M48Monroe says "This product did not work for me at all." about Lithium Carbonate ER

M48Monroe — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:14:33 GMT

The first time I took this medication I thought it would do some good for anxiety attacks (that is what the doctor told me) One dose is all I took and I slept for 3 days straight. My fiancee tried to wake me up but I would only mubble something and fall back asleep. Even after waking up 3 days later I felt very woozie. I would not recommend this to anyone....